Aphrodite Sweetshrub

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Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a dense deciduous shrub with an upright habit. The large glossy bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Large fragrant dark red magnolia-like flowers bloom from midsummer until the first frost. Grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained acidic soils. Calycanthus is pollinated by beetles, its flowers do not attract other pollinators as much. However, its seeds are sometimes eaten by small mammals and birds. Type: Shrub Origins: C. chinensis x C. occidentalis Hybrid Height: 4' - 6' Spread: 4’ - 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Do not let the soil dry out. Prune after flowering. No serious disease or pest issues.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Maiden Grass, Rose IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Aphrodite Sweetshrub *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.This item is shipped direct from our grower to your door. Free Shipping included for this item. Show more