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Sweet Shrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Spicy, fruity fragrance! In early June, 1-2″ deep maroon flowers appear on the Spicy Sweet Shrub. Blooms last for 3-4 weeks and have a spicy strawberry, a banana-pineapple fragrance that peaks in late afternoon and early evening when flowers are fully open. The Spicy Sweet Shrub develops exotic pods later and is filled with aromatic seeds. In autumn the leaves turn golden yellow. This is a deciduous shrub.

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  • Sweet fragrance
  • Tolerates a wide range of soils
  • Beautiful as a privacy hedge or foundation planting

Plant Details +

Botanical Calycanthus floridus
Common Name Sweet Shrub'
Family Calycanthaceae
Height 6-9'
Spacing 2-3'
Hardiness Zones 4-9
Exposure Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage Dark green
Flower Deep maroon
Bloomtime Late Spring

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Sweet Shrubs are ideal for planting close to the house near a window where the fragrance may drift indoors. Plant additional plants by a favorite path or sitting area. Will flower splendidly in full sun, but is best adapted to light shade. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Calycanthus floridus is resistant to disease and insect problems. It has a prolific suckering habit. Adapts to many soils and grows taller in shaded places.