Calycanthus Venus 3L
Also known as a ‘sweetshrub’ or ‘Carolina allspice’, Calycanthus Venus is an attractive, deciduous shrub with green glossy leaves that turn yellow brown in autumn. It is notable however, for its flowers, which are magnolia like, with creamy white petals and a sweet scent.
- 3L
- Height and Spread: up to 200cm (6ft 6in) x W: 200cm (6ft 6in)
Also known as a ‘sweetshrub’ or ‘Carolina allspice’, Calycanthus Venus is an attractive, deciduous shrub with green glossy leaves that turn yellow brown in autumn. It is notable however, for its flowers, which are magnolia like, with creamy white petals and a sweet scent.
This is a hybrid variety with all the best qualities- the flowers are sensational, opening from fat buds into creamy flowers with yellow and purple centres. The first flush of blooms lasts a few weeks and creates the best display, but the shrub still continues to flower intermittently.
- Flowers: May- September
- Hardy
- Well drained soil
- South, West and East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
- Harmful if ingested
- Shelter from cold, drying winds
- Remove damaged stems in late winter
Sweet, apple blossom scent