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CALYCANTHUS chinensis
Large magnolia-like flowers white on the outside and yellowish inside with maroon markings at the base. Very rare
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Eastern China -
DeciduousBroadly elliptic to obovate, sharply pointed glossy, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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Bicolor
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White
White outside -
Yellow
Yellowish inside with maroon -
Cup-shapedTo 7cm (3in) across
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
Tall ShrubSpreading shrub. Produces flowers singly, close to the shoot tips.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shade from hot midday sun. Shelter from cold winds
Calycanthus - Growing Guide