Alive but not flourishing
3
I thought this had died during winter as it was slow to produce leaves this year. Some stems needed to be removed. Hasn't flowered this year, hoping it does better next year.
Sandra
Manchester
Calycanthus 'Venus'
Carolina allspice
3 litre pot
available to order from late spring
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This deciduous shrub is a beauty. It is a hybrid that is the result of a complex breeding programme, which has bestowed upon it the best features of all its parents. It is a strong grower and produces its large fragrant flowers over a long period from early summer. These are very beautiful, resembling slender-petalled magnolias, which open from fat buds that form along the stems. The first flush of flowers is the most impressive and will last for a few weeks, but once over, the plant will continue to bloom intermittently throughout summer and into autumn. - Garden care: Shelter from cold drying winds. Remove dead or damaged stems in late winter or early spring.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Just lovely
4
A beautiful shrub with delightful flowers but insects find it delicious and will strip the leaves, so it needs watching carefully.
Naomi
Oxon
A beautiful addition to my garden
5
my plant is just over a year ago and has grown within that hear. I am sure it will become a beautiful focal point as it becomes even more established. It is so lovely that I would like to get the darker version in time to come
Rose the gardener
Gloucestershire
Happy with product
4
N/A
Norma
Hopton, Diss, Suffolk
I would choose Crocus again if I needed any more plants
5
I wanted an attractive rant tree to replace a weigela
Sue
Cornwall
Lovely plant
5
Bought as a present for my mum and she loves it.
Linz
Norfolk
Lovely shrub
5
I bought this as a gift for a keen gardener friend. It came well packaged and in lovely condition. My friend was very pleased but I did have to print of my own information for it/her as there was nothing on the plant and I chose it for her so she had no idea. She has put it a tub for now but may plant it into the border or the lawn, she is undecided but it could do any of these spots.
Loulou
High Wycombe
Calycanthus Venus
4.4
7
85.7
- is theis evergreen
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Tatey
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Hello there No this shrub is deciduous. Hope this helps.
- Hello, Is it possible to grow this in a large pot? Say 30 litres? Thank you,
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Grandma Pam
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Hello, Yes it would be possible to grow this in a large pot provided it is kept well fed and watered.
Helen
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