Description

Hut 2 Covered in big, glossy leaves, this shrub explodes with enormous cupped fragrant flowers that look a bit like a deep red magnolia. The scent varies on the age of the bloom, time of day and the flower itself. A multi-stemmed shrub with an open growth habit and robust stems. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Blooms on old wood; prune to shape after flowering. Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ is a hybrid between our native Calycanthus and an Asian species. Height: 5-10 ft. Spread: 6-10 ft. Family: Calycanthaceae Bloom time: mid summer to early fall Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Deer resistant Photo credit: Proven Winners a Proven Winners plant