Description
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to full shade. Grows somewhat taller in shade than in sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a rich loam. Prune immediately after flowering.
Calycanthus floridus ‘Athens’
(Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub)
$26.99
Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8bQuick Overview:
A dense, rounded deciduous shrub which grows up to 9′ tall. Features very fragrant, yellow flowers (2" across) which bloom at the end of short branchlets in May. Flowers give way to brownish, urn-shaped fruits (seed capsules) which mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Lustrous, dark green leaves to 6" long which turn golden yellow in the fall. Good cut flower. Common names include Carolina allspice or sweetshrub or strawberry bush in reference to the fragrant blooms. The species of this cultivar is native to Eastern North America.
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Additional information
| Common Name | Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 9 ft. |
| Width | to 12 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
