Calycanthus floridus 'Aphrodite' - Sweetshrub
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🌿 Features
Type: Deciduous shrub
Common name: Sweetshrub
Scientific name: Calycanthus floridus 'Aphrodite'
Flower color: Dark red, fragrant double flowers with intense sweet aroma
Mature height: 1.50–2.00 m (5-6.5 ft)
Mature width: 1.20–1.50 m (4-5 ft)
Habit: Bushy, dense, forming a rounded and structured silhouette
Flowering period: May to July
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers cool soil during growth period
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers regular moisture
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained, and cool soil. Water regularly upon planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense branching.
This hardy and reliable shrub thrives in sunny gardens and semi-shaded areas. Its intensely fragrant dark red flowers bring natural elegance and a captivating aroma to borders, informal hedges, and spring-summer gardens. Ideal for creating remarkable olfactory and visual compositions, it establishes easily and faithfully returns each year.