Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP24014

Also Known As

Calycanthus x 'Aphrodite' PPAF
Sweetshrub

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP24014 plant details

Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP24014 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP24014

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: calycanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' PP24014

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you love ‘Hartlage Wine’, this improved cultivar will blow you away! Large FRAGRANT red Magnolia like flowers ALL SUMMER on a 5-6’ deciduous shrub with glossy foliage... an all-around BEAUTY! Site in sun to part shade in moist (to wet) average garden soils (clay tolerant). Deer resistant.Good in floral arrangements too. Limited supply!

By: Secret Garden Growers

A new Calacanthus that has been improved with large, bright red magnolia-like flowers and bright, glossy leaves. And it's Fragrant and reblooms!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

PPAF A new, improved calycanthus with large, bright red magnolia-like flowers. Unlike 'Hartlage Wine' it is very fragrant. This rebloomer has nice, glossy foliage, too. Features: Large, fragrant red summer flowers. Glossy foliage. Reblooming. Deer resistant. Tips and Uses: Mixed borders; perennial beds. Plant Care: Adaptable to most moist, well-drained soils. May be pruned after flowering.