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'Aphrodite'

Calycanthus

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Looking for something a little different? You've found it in 'Aphrodite' calycanthus! Covered in big, glossy leaves, this calycanthus flowering shrub explodes with enormous cupped flowers that look a bit like a deep red magnolia. They start in early summer and continue through the season - in cooler areas, like our West Michigan trial garden, they bloom all summer long. This is a quite large shrub that needs plenty of space to look its best, but if you have the room for it, there are few better ways to use it!

'Aphrodite' calycanthus flowering shrub is a hybrid between our native Calycanthus and the Asian species, xSinocalycanthus. You're probably wondering if it's fragrant, and the answer is - it depends. The sweetshrub calycanthus scent varies based on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the flower itself. Some people say they smell like pineapple, others apples, others bubblegum, and some get no scent at all. Even if you never sense a whiff off this plant, its fabulous flowers are more than enough reward.

Top reasons to grow Aphrodite calycanthus:

Big summer flowers look like a deep red magnolia
Very long blooming
Large, lush of sweetshrub calycanthus provides lots of coverage - ideal for privacy

Blossom Color	Red
Bloom Season	Early Fall,Late Summer,Mid Summer
Exposure	Part Sun to Sun,Sun
Height	72-144 in
Width	72-144 in
Spacing	72-144 in
Container Sizes	32
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred
Features	Looking for something a little different? You've found it in 'Aphrodite' calycanthus! Covered in big, glossy leaves, this calycanthus flowering shrub explodes with enormous cupped flowers that look a bit like a deep red magnolia. They start in early summer and continue through the season - in cooler areas, like our West Michigan trial garden, they bloom all summer long. This is a quite large shrub that needs plenty of space to look its best, but if you have the room for it, there are few better ways to use it! 'Aphrodite' calycanthus flowering shrub is a hybrid between our native Calycanthus and the Asian species, xSinocalycanthus. You're probably wondering if it's fragrant, and the answer is - it depends. The sweetshrub calycanthus scent varies based on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the flower itself. Some people say they smell like pineapple, others apples, others bubblegum, and some get no scent at all. Even if you never sense a whiff off this plant, its fabulous flowers are more than enough reward. Top reasons to grow Aphrodite calycanthus: Big summer flowers look like a deep red magnolia Very long blooming Large, lush of sweetshrub calycanthus provides lots of coverage - ideal for privacy

Adaptable as a Houseplant	No
Bog Plant	No
Is Disease Resistant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Edible	No
Erosion Control	No
Fragrant Flower	Yes
Fragrant Foilage	No
Heat Tolerant	No
Native to North America	No
Salt Tolerant	No
Succulent	No
Water Plant	No