Shrubs

Viburnum plicatum 'Kern’s Pink'

Kern's Pink Japanese snowball viburnum

Kern’s Pink Japanese snowball ('Rosace'), pale-pink flower detail. Photo: Richard Woffenden / Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Rounded clusters of pale pink flowers mingle with white blooms in spring. Young bronze leaves mature to green, adding another color change to the display. Selected in Cincinnati, this broad shrub makes a graceful flowering feature in a generous mixed border.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to part shade
Mature size: 8 ft. tall × 6 ft. wide
Water: Average moisture
Hardiness: USDA zone 5 minimum reported
Bloom: Pale pink and white; May

Sizes & prices

B&B 4'$64.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, but not deer-proof.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Growing & care

Foliage: Bronze new leaves mature to green in summer.
Pruning: Lightly thin after flowering; heavy cutting reduces blooms and fruit.

Sources & photo credits

Pleasant Run Nursery

Clemson Cooperative Extension

Photo: Richard Woffenden / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Kern’s Pink Japanese snowball ('Rosace'), pale-pink flower detail. Photo: Richard Woffenden / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.