Uses: Perennial flowering shrub. Great for lawns and as a potted patio plant!
Benefits: Extremely fragrant flowering shrub with gorgeous, magnolia-like blooms! Attracts pollinators and butterflies! Bold, glossy foliage!
Zones: 4 - 9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 6'
Mature Width: 4' - 5'
Bloom Season: Late Spring Through Early Summer
Summary
Fantastically fragrant!
As soon as you come near Simply Scentsational® Calycanthus by Proven Winners, your nose knows: this is something special. Commonly called Carolina Allspice, this sweet shrub actually lives up to - maybe even exceeds - the oft-described (but seldom smelt!) hints of pineapple and bubblegum in the fragrance.
Blooms of this North American native are an intriguing deep maroon and appear in abundance through late spring and summer.
The blooms are powerfully fragrant, even when they are wilted - you've really just got to smell it for yourself. You’ll wish you had two noses to better enjoy the blooms on Simply Scentsational® sweetshrub! This native doesn’t just smell good, its dark red magnolia-like blooms make a dramatic statement in the spring garden!
Unforgettably fragrant blooms are perfect for freshly cut flowers!
Bold, glossy foliage!
Deer resistant!
Care
Sweetshrub Care
Provide full to partial sun. Too little light will cause growth issues.
Fertilization is suggested, especially if soil is poor. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
This is a large plant that will send out long shoots if not pruned to develop a dense body.
Spring trimming/shearing will remove most old-wood flower buds, but new growth will produce blooms if allowed to grow out.
May also be sheared through the season, though bud production drops in mid-summer.
Water regularly after planting prior to establishment. Attempt to keep soil lightly moist, but not wet. It's suggested to place 2"-3" of mulch under this plant to help retain a light degree of ground moisture.
Size
Size of Sweetshrub for Sale Online
The Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Sweetshrub When Mature
Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub will reach mature heights of 6' and mature widths of 4' - 5'.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub?
Its botanical name is Calycanthus floridus ‘SMNCAF’.
