Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub in focus.
Simply Scentsational Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub up close.
Simply Scentsational Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub up close.
Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub in focus.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub in focus.
Simply Scentsational Simply Scentsational Sweetshrub in focus.

Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Our shrubs are currently going dormant. The foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons change!
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Height 72-72 in.
Spread 48-60 in.
Zones 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub is a stunning and fragrant addition to any wildlife garden. From late spring to mid-summer, this native shrub showcases velvety, magnolia-like red flowers that contrast beautifully with its bright green foliage. The blossoms emit a delightful fragrance, blending the sweet scents of melon, banana, and strawberry for a truly captivating experience. With its unique charm and wildlife-friendly appeal, Simply Scentsational® is an excellent choice for enhancing your garden with both color and scent. 

  • 6 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 4-5 feet apart for best results
  • Produces fragrant red flowers from late spring through summer
  • Maintains green foliage spring to frost
  • Blooms on old and new wood
  • Great for landscapes, as a specimen or focal point
  • Resists deer
  • Native to North America, continuous bloom

Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change!

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring.  Adaptable to most moist well drained soils. Prune to shape after flowering, if desired. 

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

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Features

Characteristics

  • Height: 72-72 in.
  • Spread: 48-60 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)

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