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    • Photo of Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-10'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calycanthus occidentalis flower by Scott Zona
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    Calycanthus 'Venus' PP15925

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus 'Venus' PP15925 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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