'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)
Shrub
- Irresistibly unique blooms from Proven Winners!
- Fragrant flowers for grace the landscape for months.
- Lush, handsome foliage provides great coverage.
- Very resistant to deer damage.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 5-10′ tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 16,098
Common name: Sweetshrub
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hrs of sun)
Height x width: 5-10' tall and wide
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, privacy & screening, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant
Uses: Flower gardens, landscaping, edging, ground cover, slopes
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hours/day)
Water: Moderate moisture; tolerates dry conditions once established, but flowering is best when not stressed.
Space: 6-7' apart
Fertilizing: Seldom needed; apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring if desired
Winterizing: A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended. In zone 5 - and even in USDA zone 6 in cold winters - this plant may die back to the ground. However, it will re-emerge from the roots. This is why there is such a wide range of height and width on this plant. Expect it to become quite large in warmer climates.
Maintenance: This plant can be pruned as needed, but as it matures, controlling its height may become difficult. Prune in spring, before the new growth begins to emerge, if you wish. Makes a very nice cut flower.
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.
