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Calycanthus floridus

Family Calycanthaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3.5 m (6 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Calycanthus floridus (Carolina allspice) bears showy, deep magenta and fragrant blossoms during mid spring to mid-summer. This deciduous shrub has greyish green foliage that is glossy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, cut flowers, hedge, mass planting, naturalization and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist pests.
Cautions Be advised that Calycanthus floridus (Carolina allspice) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.