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'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub Calycanthus

  • Exposure
    • Part Sun to Sun
  • Season
    • Summer
  • Mature Size
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'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub Calycanthus
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A new, improved calycanthus with large, bright red magnolia-like flowers.  Unlike 'Hartlage Wine' it is very fragrant.  This rebloomer has nice, glossy foliage, too.  This new variety will be available in better garden centers Spring 2013.

Features

Large, fragrant red summer flowers.  Glossy foliage.  Reblooming.  Deer resistant.

Fragrant Flower
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer

Characteristics

Shrub Type: 
Deciduous
Height Category: 
Tall
Spacing Maximum: 
84 Inches
Spread: 
60 - 72 Inches
Flower Colors: 
Red
Foliage Colors: 
Green
Habit: 
Upright

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Part Sun to Sun
Blooms On: 
Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
Summer and Early Fall
Hardiness Zones: 
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Uses: 
Border Plant
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses Notes: 

Mixed borders; perennial beds.

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Adaptable to most moist well drained soils.  Prune to shape after flowering.

Patent Information: 
'Aphrodite' Calycanthus PPAF

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