Duo Calycanthus - Anemone trees
Duo Calycanthus - Anemone trees
Calycanthus
Sweetshrub, Spicebush, Carolina Allspice
The two calycanthus arrived well packaged. I planted them straight in the ground because I had lost one in a pot.
Joëlle , 05/06/2026
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Description
This Duo of Calycanthus brings together two varieties of deciduous shrubs prized for their original and fragrant flowering in May-June. The Calycanthus 'Venus' has a remarkable white flowering with a purple heart, while its cousin, the Calycanthus floridus, surprises with its dark red flowers reminiscent of water lilies. The flowers of these shrubs emit a surprising and sweet strawberry fragrance. With a graceful and loose habit, reaching about 2m in all directions, they can be planted as solitary specimens or in free hedges. Plant them in a sunny location, in deep, moist, rich, and well-drained soil.
This duo consists of:
1 Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Venus': this shrub produces 6cm diameter, white, and fragrant flowers. When the flower bud is fully open, a purple heart is revealed, which gives this variety its unique beauty. The plant blooms from a young age.
1 Calycanthus floridus: a species native to the United States, offering 4cm flowers with ribbon-like petals in a beautiful red-brown colour. The shrub can reach 2.50m in all directions under good conditions.
The Calycanthus is also called anemone tree because of the shape and size of its flowers, which resemble these pretty shade perennials. However, the fragrance is quite different, reminiscent of strawberries, so the English name "Strawbush" refers to this characteristic. The Calycanthus appreciates humus-rich and well-drained soil that remains moist in summer in a sunny location. Avoid somewhat chalky and dry soils. Protect it from strong and cold winds. It needs summer heat to flower and lignify. Plan to space 2 Calycanthus plants at least 1m apart, or even 1.50m.
Calycanthus can be used according to each gardener's desires and the available space. It can be used as a solitary specimen, in a free and rustic hedge, or a large bed mixing perennials and small shrubs. The fragrance and beauty of the flowers are best enjoyed near a pathway or not far from the terrace. To accompany the anemone trees in this duo, you can choose, for example, tree peonies, a pheasant bush, a golden-leaved physocarpus, or a variegated foliage Weigela.
Tip: Be careful. The seeds produced by the Calycanthus are toxic to cattle and sheep, so do not plant them in hedges near pastures.
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Botanical data
Calycanthus
Calycanthaceae
Sweetshrub, Spicebush, Carolina Allspice
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Calycanthus tolerates partial shade but thrives in full sun. Similarly, it grows in all soil types but will develop better in slightly acidic to neutral soil (it doesn't like limestone). A lightened soil enriched with good-quality compost will suit it. Feel free to pair it with your ericaceous beds, with rhododendrons, camellias, and azaleas. It can be kept in both pots and open ground; however, in pots, it will be necessary to ensure that the moisture does not stagnate and that the substrate does not dry out. Be sure to remove the suckers if you do not want it to spread too much.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.