CALYCANTHUS floridus
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CALYCANTHUS floridus
Commonly known as Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub
(fertilis) - shiny green leaves with attractive deep carmine magnolia-like flowers.
Small
£20.00 each
Large
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Bark has a strong camphor smell when scraped. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southeastern USA. -
DeciduousOval or oblong, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, sometimes turning yellow in autumn.
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Red
Carmine -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy, spreading shrub. Solitary flowers 4-5cm (1½-2in) across with numerous strap-shaped petals are produced from terminal and axillary shoots of current year's growth
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
In warm climates. -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Calycanthus - Growing Guide
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