Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus

Carolina allspice

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, moist, humus-rich soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to August
• Flower colour: dark red
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  This spreading shrub is an excellent, scented specimen for a sunny shrub or mixed border. Not only does it produce fragrant, brownish-red, strap-shaped flowers from June to August, but the dark green leaves give off a fabulous aromatic scent when crushed. A delight.
  
  
• Garden care: In March cut back to the permanent framework of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost, manure or leaf-mould around the base of the plant.