Aphrodite Sweetshrub
Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP #24,014
SKU
08083
A showy new variety with large, fragrant bright red magnolia-like blooms.Take full advantage of the glossy foliage and sweet apple-like scent by planting near an entry or outdoor living space. Useful in shrub borders and native plant gardens. Deer resistant! Long-lasting flowers hold well in arrangements and are great for dried potpourri. Leaves, seed pods and bark have a spicy scent when crushed. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-i-KAN-thus chi-NEN-sis ok-si-den-TAY-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Upright growth to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to early fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | North American Native Selection |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Fragrant flowers |
Adaptable to most moist, well drained soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Thrives in heat and humidity. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!