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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.
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DeciduousShrubs. Dark-green leaves are aromatic when crushed.
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun -
Partial shadeIn warm climates.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their unusual, fragrant flowers which resemble small water lilies.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originUSA -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
Buy Varieties of CALYCANTHUS
CALYCANTHUS 'Aphrodite'
exceptionally large, fragrant red flowers, re-blooming
CALYCANTHUS chinensis
large magnolia-like flowers white on the outside and yellowish inside with maroon markings at the base. Very rare
Gift-wrapping available
CALYCANTHUS floridus
(fertilis) - shiny green leaves with attractive deep carmine magnolia-like flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
CALYCANTHUS floridus 'Athens'
a form with double pale yellow flowers. Very fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
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
Gift-wrapping available
CALYCANTHUS 'Venus'
four inch wide white flowers with yellow and purple central markings. Strong scent
Gift-wrapping available
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