Plants in family calycanthaceae
Calycanthus 'Aphrodite'
Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' is a hybrid shrub that can double as a small tree, reaching up to 15 feet tall with a 25-foot-wide spread. It features arching stems with long green leaves and masses of 3-inch-wide black red flowers that bloom in early May. This plant is suitable for sun to light shade and adds a dramatic touch to garden landscapes.
Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'
Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is a fast-growing hybrid plant that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It features large, glossy green leaves and produces hundreds of striking liver-red flowers from mid-April to May. Despite its impressive floral display, this hybrid does not retain the fragrance typical of other Calycanthus species. It is suitable for both sun and light shade conditions, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus floridus, also known as Carolina Allspice or Strawberry Bush, is a dense, rounded deciduous shrub with aromatic reddish-maroon blossoms. Blooming in May, it attracts birds and pollinators and is deer-resistant. The shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and preferring rich loam soil. Its leaves turn golden yellow in fall, and it naturalizes by suckers, forming dense thickets.
Calycanthus floridus 'Burgundy Spice'
Calycanthus floridus 'Burgundy Spice' is a selection of the Eastern US native sweetshrub, growing up to 8 feet tall and wide. It features dark purple leaves and fragrant, burgundy-colored axillary flowers in early spring. This slowly-suckering shrub is deer-resistant and adds a unique color to gardens.