{"product_id":"opening-day-doublefile-viburnum","title":"Opening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eViburnum plicatum\u003c\/em\u003e First Editions® Opening Day™ ('PIIVIB-II' PP28958)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen, mixed borders, hedges, screens, foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball-sized snowball flower clusters cover the shrub in mid to late spring, opening with a green tinge before maturing to pure white. Dark green, deeply corrugated foliage provides strong texture through summer and turns deep red to burgundy in fall. Compact, rounded form and medium growth rate make it manageable in a wide range of landscape settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rounded — densely branched with a spreading canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, turning red in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum delivers one of the most impressive spring flower displays of any landscape shrub. In mid to late spring, the branches are covered with large, rounded clusters of sterile flowers that open with a soft green tint and mature to pure white. The effect is striking — a dense, layered canopy of snowball-like blooms that lasts for weeks and makes excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the blooms, the deeply corrugated, dark green foliage adds rich texture and visual weight that keeps the plant attractive long after flowering ends. Red-tinted petioles add a subtle design detail that sets Opening Day™ apart from other doublefile viburnums. In fall, the foliage shifts to deep cabernet red and burgundy tones, providing a second season of strong color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by First Editions® in Georgia, Opening Day™ was selected for its abundant flowering, compact habit, and superior fall color. It is a low-maintenance, disease-resistant shrub that performs well in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Opening Day™ in full sun to partial shade. It flowers best with at least four to six hours of sunlight but tolerates more shade than many flowering shrubs. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and adapts to a range of types from sandy to clay. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Once established, maintain average moisture — this viburnum handles normal garden conditions well but does not tolerate prolonged drought without leaf stress. A layer of mulch helps conserve moisture. Fertilize in spring with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support vigorous growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune immediately after flowering if needed, as Opening Day™ blooms on old wood. Avoid fall or winter pruning to preserve next spring’s flower buds. The plant naturally develops a dense, rounded form that requires minimal shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Opening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Opening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Opening Day™ Doublefile Viburnum Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Day™ typically reaches 5 to 10 feet tall with a spread of 5 to 8 feet, forming a dense, rounded shrub with a layered branching structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Opening Day™ produce berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Day™ produces sterile flowers, so it does not typically set fruit. This means no messy berry drop, but it also means this selection is not a food source for birds. Its dense branching still provides valuable shelter and nesting habitat for songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Opening Day™ deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Doublefile viburnums are generally left alone by deer in favor of other browse. Opening Day™ is considered deer resistant and is a dependable option for landscapes with browsing pressure. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/deer-resistant-shrubs-evergreens\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Opening Day™ different from other doublefile viburnums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Day™ was selected for its large, baseball-sized flower clusters, superior fall color in deep red tones, and distinctive corrugated foliage with red petioles. It also tends to be more compact than the species, making it suitable for smaller garden spaces. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eShrubs \u0026amp; Bushes\u003c\/a\u003e collection for companion shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":46701351829666,"sku":"PNO2-OpnDay-3-1yr","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Opening-Day-Doublefile-Viburnum-1.jpg?v=1775466157","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/opening-day-doublefile-viburnum","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}