Calycanthus x ‘Aphrodite’ Uspp 24,014 3 Gal Pw (R)

Calycanthus x 'Aphrodite'
Calycanthus floridus x Sinocalycanthus syn. C. occidentalis ‘Aphrodite’ PP24014

Fragrant, 3-6”, bright red magnolia-like flowers appear in spring and keep blooming through summer. Glossy green foliage. Leaves, seed pods, and bark have a spicy scent when crushed. Excellent cut flowers, great for dried potpourri. Deciduous.

6’T x W.

Zone 5, cold hardy down to -20F.

💚Plant Nerd: These plants were bred by the famous Tom Ramney of NCSU, plant breeder extraordinaire, based down in Mills River. Part of the proceeds of the sale of every plant go to benefits students and the NCSU horticultural department.