Calycanthus 'Venus' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Spicebush 'Venus' (Calycanthus x raulstonii) is a shrub-like, dense, multi-stemmed shrub that produces white, cupped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Spicebush 'Venus' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The red-brown 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): Sinocalycalycanthus x raulstonii, Sinocalycanthus 'Venus'.

Bulletpoints
* light green shoots * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * red-brown shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Spicebush 'Venus's are medium green, ovate, opposite. Red-brown shoots. Spicebush 'Venus' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Spicebush 'Venus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spicebush 'Venus' is a dense, multi-stemmed shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, 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 'Venus' are light green.