Description
The nicest smelling native on the market! Simply Scentsational® calycanthus is the result of thousands of sniffs and we’re proud to say this is the most intriguing scent you’ll find in any garden. Debate amongst your friends and relatives whether it’s melon, banana, strawberry, or even Juicy Fruit gum that your nose is picking up. And while you’re at it, you can admire its gorgeous velvety magnolia-like flowers. Top reasons to grow Simply Scentsational® calycanthus:- Impressive show of large burgundy blooms from spring into summer.- Unique native to add to any wildlife garden.- Exotic looking, but cold hardy into zone 4!
Fragrant Flower
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Resists:
Deer
Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: Shrub
Shrub Type: Deciduous
Height Category: Tall
Garden Height: 72 Inches
Spacing: 48 – 60 Inches
Spread: 48 – 60 Inches
Flower Colors: Red
Foliage Colors: Green
Foliage Shade: Bright Green
Habit: Upright
Container Role: Thriller
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
Sun
Maintenance Category: Easy
Blooms On: New Wood
Old Wood
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category: Average
Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil
Uses: Landscape
Specimen or Focal Point
Uses Notes: Makes an incredibly elegant specimen plant. Brings a pop of color and interest to native gardens.
Maintenance Notes: Adaptable to most moist well drained soils. Prune to shape after flowering, if desired.
