Sweetshrub - ‘Aphrodite’
Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' – PP24014
PL# 147Size: Quart
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About This Plant
Are you looking for something special to set you apart from the competition? Add 'Aphrodite' calycanthus to your plant palette. This fast-growing, easy-care sweetshrub is a stand-out plant in any garden or landscape. Very large, showy flowers resemble red magnolias, appearing amid glossy, tropical-looking foliage for months every summer, many times lasting into fall. The abundant ‘Aphrodite’ sweetshrub blooms really pop in cut flower arrangements. Its flowers are fragrant, though the scent is highly subjective - ask around your staff and see what everyone smells! A beautiful, carefree plant for large spaces developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU. ‘Aphrodite’ is fast to produce and always in demand.
Plant Details
Plant growth info & colors are estimates gathered from garden trials around the world. Your garden’s sun, soil, nutrition, heat, weather, etc. may give different results. We try our best to store the most accurate info. If you have any corrections, please don’t hesitate to reach out to help us improve our data for gardeners around the world.
Our Tips & Recommendations
Watering
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, adjust watering based on your local conditions.
Soil & Planting
Plant in well-drained soil amended with compost. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth it was growing in the nursery container.
Great Companions
Group plants with similar sun and water needs together for a thriving garden. Check the Plant Details above for this variety’s specific requirements.
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