Calycanthus raul. 'Hartlage Wine' - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' (Calycanthus x raulstonii) is a multi-stemmed, overhanging shrub that produces purple-red, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. Green-brown, pear-shaped fruits emerge from these from August. They exude a strong fragrance. The Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' also has shiny, medium green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinocalycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'.

Bulletpoints
* light green shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive light yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * cannot be grown over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' are medium green, glossy. Bronze-coloured shoots. Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' is bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spicebush 'Hartlage Wine' is a multi-stemmed and overhanging shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The purple-red, cupped flowers appear from May to June. They grow to around 8 - 10 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' are light green in colour.

Root
Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is a shallow-rooting plant.