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Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, Bubby Bush, Sweet Betsy 'Margarita'

Calycanthusfloridus

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Genus

Calycanthus (kal-ee-KAN-thus)

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Species

floridus (FLOR-id-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

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neutral

0

negative

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