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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

‘Venus’

Sweetshrub

Calycanthus x

'Venus'

PP#15,925

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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

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

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"

General Care

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