'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus x) Size:1 Gallon delicate cream-colored flowers bloom gracefully

delicate cream-colored flowers bloom gracefully above the foliage

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Avoid any regular pruning as this could negatively impact the beautiful shrubby habit it develops

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This tough perennial boasts striking red stems that beautifully contrast with deep green

'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus x) Size:1 Gallon delicate cream-colored flowers bloom gracefully'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