'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus x)

'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub is covered in big, glossy leaves with enormous, cupped flowers that look a bit like a deep red magnolia. They start in early summer and continue through the season. The scent varies based on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the flower itself. Some people say they smell like pineapple, others apples, others bubblegum, and some get no scent at all. 5-10 feet tall and wide at maturity Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily) Space plants 5-10 feet apart for best results Produces fragrant cupped red flowers from mid-summer to fall Maintains green foliage spring to frost Blooms on old and new wood Great for landscapes, as a focal point, cut flowers Resists Deer Rebloomer Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions. Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. It is adaptable to most moist, well-drained soils. Regular pruning is not required. If you’d like to shape it, you can do so in late winter or early spring. Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom Read our guide to get started with planning a garden