The fruity fragrance of ‘Aphrodite’s magnificent, 4 in. wide, Magnolia-style deep red blooms will lure you to her side. Distinguished by lambent golden-yellow fall colors, the lustrous dark green foliage cloaks a compact multi-stemmed habit, while the bark, leaves and seed pods all waft an enticing spicy scent when crushed. Second-to-none for cut arrangements, this floriferous beauty can be massed along woodland peripheries and house foundations, or staged as a long-blooming specimen near a patio, walkway or favored bench. Easygoing Calycanthus braves deer, dappled shade and variable soil types, including clay. Good drainage plus adequately moist, humus-enriched alcoves which are protected from cold, drying winds keep her satisfied. (PP#24,014)

Blooms May–July

Size: 5' 0" – 8' 0" high x 5' 0" – 7' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 5.