Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)
Shrub
- Fill your garden with pineapple/bubblegum scented blooms!
- Highly fragrant native shrub.
- Stunning burgundy flowers emerge in spring and last through summer.
- Makes a great specimen plant or cut flower.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 6' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP #33,550
Common name: Sweetshrub, Carolina allspice, Sweet Betsy
Zone: 4 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6 +hours sun), Part-Sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6' x 4 - 5'
Flower color: Burgundy
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, Summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Specimen, native gardens, wildlife gardens, cut flower
How to Grow
Light: Sun (6 + hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Moderate moisture; tolerates dry conditions once established, but flowering is best when not stressed.
Spacing: 5 - 6′ apart
Fertilizing: Seldom needed; apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Plant may benefit from protection and/or a heavy layer of mulch in lower end of hardiness zones.
Maintenance & Pruning: Flowers on old wood, prune to shape after flowering if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received these healthy well packed shrubs the first of June and they reached 3 1/2 feet in no time. They produced beautiful blossoms the next month! I didn’t expect that and several neighbors wanted to know what kind of plant they were and where I bought them. I was more than happy to share my satisfaction with Great Gardens!
I have flowers on the bush. It is kind of small having just planted last year. Looks healthy and look forward to seeing it blend in with the other plants and neighboring bushes.
I have three of these shrubs entering their third growing season. They come back strong each spring and bloom early and prolifically. The flowers are neat and unusual, adding an interesting element to the garden. The only downside is that there is no scent on the flowers, so it's definitely a disappointment given the name and description of a supposedly neat-smelling plant.
We're sorry you haven't experienced the fragrance of your shrub! The scent can depend on the age of the flower, time of day, and if the plant has been pollinated. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. We look forward to helping!
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My plants came in great condition. They were a good size and ready to plant. I did plant them within a couple of days and they have settled in nicely. I would order a lot more from them but at my age it hurts my back to plant them. This is a good company to buy from.
My plants arrived very well packaged, in excellent shape. I was so impressed I posted about them to a gardening group I'm part of. They're all growing well and doing great. I'll definitely be a repeat customer!
my 3 sweetshrub are growing and I have 2 flowers growing. I've had many big rain showers recently but they look pretty healthy.
So far the plant is performing well.
Best time to plant?
That depends on where you live and what your USDA zone is. Below is our guide to fall planting for more information.
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/
Hi, how fast does this sweetshrub grow? thanks.
Thank you for contacting us. With proper care this plant can grow to 12 inches to 24 inches a year. Over time it will grow to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide in optimal growing environment.
When do you ship for planting in Tennessee.
Hi! We begin shipping plants at proper planting time in your area, which is determined by your USDA Hardiness Zone. If you prefer, you may specify a later shipping date during the checkout process.
Here is a link to our shipping policy with more information you might find helpful:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/shipping-policy
Can the sweet shrubs be container plants. My planting area is all shade. But if I could keep it in a planter, I could get it in sun.
Thank you for contacting us! Yes this plant can be grown in a container as long as the container is the appropriate size and it is well drained. Plant size at maturity 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. This plant will benefit from protection an/or a heavy layer of mulch n the lower end of the hardiness zones.
How well will sweetshrub and forthsia do in zone 5b, castle rock co?
All of our Sweetshrubs and Forsythia are hardy to zone 5 so they should do well in Castle Rock!