Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Café is now closed until next year.
  • A
    •
  • B
    •
  • C
    •
  • D
    •
  • E
    •
  • F
    •
  • G
    •
  • H
    •
  • I
    •
  • J
    •
  • K
    •
  • L
    •
  • M
    •
  • N
    •
  • O
    •
  • P
    •
  • Q
    •
  • R
    •
  • S
    •
  • T
    •
  • U
    •
  • V
    •
  • W
    •
  • X
    •
  • Y
    •
  • Z
    •
  • or use plant finder
    •
    CALYCANTHUS
    CALYCANTHUS
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    CALYCANTHUS CALYCANTHUS CALYCANTHUS CALYCANTHUS
    >

    CALYCANTHUS

    Commonly known as Allspice

    A genus of 3 deciduous shrubs from woodland and streambanks in eastern China and USA.

    One of the few plants that rely on beetles for pollination as they evolved before winged insects. They are attracted by the spicy scent and are trapped within the nectarless flowers. After pollination the tepals relax allowing the insect to escape.

    Used medicinally by American Indians and also for arrow shafts.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for their unusual, fragrant flowers which resemble small water lilies.
    • Deciduous
    • Tall Shrub
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    View Customers Also Bought

    varieties
    CALYCANTHUS 'Aphrodite'
    Exceptionally large, fragrant red flowers, re-blooming
     
    Medium
    £47.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    Large
    £90.00
    CALYCANTHUS floridus
    Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
    (fertilis) - shiny green leaves with attractive deep carmine magnolia-like flowers.
     
    Small
    £20.00
    Large
    £40.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Burgundy Spice'
    Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
    Glossy, dark-purple leaves and fragrant deep red flowers.
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Michael Lindsey'
    Floriferous and low growing with red-purple flowers
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    CALYCANTHUS 'Venus'
    Four inch wide white flowers with yellow and purple central markings. Strong scent
     
    Medium
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    Large
    £55.00
    Extra large
    £90.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    arrow_drop_up