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Calycanthus x Venus

Venus Carolina Allspice (Sweetshrub): Patent PP15925

Very fragrant, Magnolia-like flowers have white petals with yellow and purple centres. Large, glossy green leaves turn yellow in autumn.

  • »  Distinctive white flowers with contrasting purple and yellow center markings
  • »  Brownish seed capsules mature in the fall and persist into the winter
  • »  Glossy dark green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall
  • »  Flower fragrance has been described as strawberry and melons
  • »  Bloom Time: May to July
  • »  Flower Size: 7-10 cm

2gal
$81.25
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:150-200 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calycanthus x 'Venus'

Carolina allspice has no disease or pest problems, is suitable for a wide variety of soils and has good shade tolerance.  Can be left to sucker freely or controlled easily by pruning.