Calycanthus 'Venus'
sweetshrub 'Venus'
A deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, to 3m tall and wide, with glossy green leaves, up to 15cm long, that turn yellow-brown in autumn. From late spring into summer 'Venus' bears large, scented, magnolia-like, creamy-white flowers with yellow and purple central markings
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Calycanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Calycanthus are deciduous shrubs with simple, aromatic leaves and solitary, fragrant flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to part shade and provide shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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