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‘Venus’ is a dense, rounded, medium-sized, multi-stemmed, non-fruiting, deciduous hybrid which typically grows to 5-7′ tall with an equal or slightly greater spread. Very fragrant (fruity aroma of strawberries and melons according to patent documents) magnolia-like flowers (to 3-4″ diameter) with white strap-like petals bloom in May with some sporadic continued bloom in June and July. Each flower has contrasting purple and yellow center markings. Glossy, medium green leaves (to 6″ long) turn golden yellow to brownish yellow in fall. ‘Venus’ is a complex hybrid derived from a controlled pollination using the following three species: Calycanthus florida (Carolina allspice), Calycanthus occidentalis (California sweetshrub) and Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese wax shrub formerly known as Sinocalycanthus chinensis). (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Grows somewhat taller in shade than in sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers rich loams. Prune immediately after flowering to shape or maintain compactness. Tends to sucker and often forms colonies in the wild. Remove root suckers promptly if naturalization is not desired. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Venus Sweetshrub |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calycanthus 'Venus' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 5-7' |
| Width | 5-7 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Size | 45 gallon, 65 gallon |
