- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 5-8 Feet Tall
- Spread 5-6 Feet Wide
Are you looking to add radiance to your yard? The Aphrodite Sweetshrub is the plant for you! Its large, beautiful, fragrant, red blooms will add color and sophistication. It is a continuous rebloomer and resistant to deer. Plant this deciduous shrub in your yard for stunning summer color.
The Aphrodite Sweetshrub has a glossy green foliage which is the perfect contrast for its large rich, red blooms. The blooms are fragrant and continuous all season. The bloom season begins in the summer and lasts till fall. This shrub will reach a height of 60” to 96” inches and has a spread of 60” to 72” inches. The Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a wonderful addition to any landscape. It makes for a one of a kind focal point, and it does well with mass planting.
Aphrodite Sweetshrub Care
Plant your Aphrodite Sweetshrub in full to part sun, ensuring it receives minimum four hours of sun per day. It requires moist well drained soil. It will adapt to all soils with varying PH levels. The water needs for the Aphrodite Sweetshrub are average. It can be pruned to shape after flowering. Apply slow release fertilizer in the spring.
Aphrodite Sweetshrub Spacing
Spacing for your Aphrodite Sweetshrub should be 72” to 84” inches, center on center. Spacing properly when planting in close proximity will ensure your plant is healthy and flourishes.
Aphrodite Sweetshrub Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 5-8 Feet |
| Spread: 5-6 Feet |
| Spacing: 6-7 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Blooms On: New Wood & Old Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Aphrodite’ Calycanthus floridus USPP 24,014 |
| Common Name: Aphrodite Sweetshrub |
| Other Name(s): Strawberry Bush; Carolina Allspice; Sweet Shade; Bubby Blossom |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Features: Fragrant Flower |
- SKU:
- CALAT



















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