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Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus

Also Known As

  • Calycanthus fertilis

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus plant details

Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: calycanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very similar to its cousin Calycanthus floridus; Calycanthus fertilis is somewhat smaller, only reaching 5-7', it also features more abundant yet less fragrant wine-colored blooms. The spicy-sweet blossoms are beautiful and somewhat magnolia looking, blooming from April to July. This eastern native also has the fine bark which smells of camphor when the stems are scraped or snapped. Plant one of each species to get the fragrance and blooms! S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus plant

How to Grow Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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