Bushy spreading shrub with dark green leaves, sometimes turning yellow in autumn. Pretty flowers with strap-like dark red petals fading to brown at the tips. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers June to July. Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Calycanthus floridus
Bushy spreading shrub with dark green leaves, sometimes turning yellow in autumn. Pretty flowers with strap-like dark red petals fading to brown at the tips.
Additional information
| Generic | Calycanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | floridus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Calycanthaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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