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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

‘Venus’

Sweetshrub

Calycanthus x

'Venus'

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Close up of two white Calycanthus Venus blooms Close up of white Calycanthus Venus bloom against vibrant green foliage
  • Showy flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Fast growing
Description

Very fragrant! 'Venus' calycanthus is a glorious explosion of large magnolia-like flowers appear in early summer. Has a unique, fruity fragrant, particularly in the evening. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney of NC State University. Very easy and fast to produce.

Awards
NCNLA 2011 Showstopper Plant
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Adapts to most soils; moist soils with organic matter are preferred.

Pruning

Prune to shape after flowering.

Uses

Mixed borders; perennial beds; hedges; foundation plantings; screening and privacy.

Growing Tips

Grow in well-drained, acidic media. Flowers on old wood, so late-season trimming the season before sale should be avoided. Large foliage necessitates larger containers for best results. Benefits from a protected site and/or heavy mulch in colder end of its hardiness range.

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Calycanthus, Common name: Sweetshrub, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Cut flower, Fragrant, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Calycanthus, Common name: Sweetshrub, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage