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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - shrubs. Dark-green leaves are aromatic when crushed.
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun -
Partial shade - in warm climates. -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their unusual, fragrant flowers which resemble small water lilies. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - USA -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich.
Calycanthus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CALYCANTHUS
CALYCANTHUS chinensis >
Large magnolia-like flowers white on the outside and yellowish inside with maroon markings at the base. Very rare
CALYCANTHUS floridus >
Commonly known as: Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub.
(fertilis) - shiny green leaves with attractive deep carmine magnolia-like flowers.
CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Athens' >
Commonly known as: Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub.
A form with double pale yellow flowers. Very fragrant
CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Purpureus' >
Commonly known as: Carolina allspice, Carolina sweetshrub.
Leaves tinged purple beneath
CALYCANTHUS occidentalis >
Commonly known as: California spicebush, Californian allspice.
Rarer Californian species with larger brownish-red flowers than C. floridus
CALYCANTHUS raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' >
This is a new and extremely rare hybrid between Calycanthus and Sinocalycanthus. The flowers have a wine-red centre and white outsides
CALYCANTHUS 'Venus' >
Four inch wide white flowers with yellow and purple central markings. Strong scent
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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™.
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Slate Plant Labels
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