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X Sinocalycalycanthus raulstonii 'Venus'

 
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Family: Calycanthaceae
Genus: X Sinocalycalycanthus (sy-no-kal-ee-kal-ee-KAN-thus) (Info)
Species: raulstonii
Cultivar: Venus

Synonym:Calycanthus x raulstonii

7 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Aromatic

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral braun06 On May 22, 2009, braun06 from Hanna City, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

The foliage of the plant is nice and the flowers are relatively beautiful but I didnt care for the smell of the flowers. They were too fruity for me, almost to the point of spoiling mixed fruit. If I were to plant this in my new yard it would only be for appearance.

Positive pegngana On Jun 25, 2008, pegngana from Frankfort, KY wrote:

I love this plant (no bias here!) and so far it has done well for me. I bought this last spring (2007) and though it was tiny it bloomed several times during the summer. Now it's much larger (2 1/2 5o 3 feet high and a bit wider) and continues to bloom. But the leaves also are shiny and bright. I have it at the top of a self-made hillock; my garden used to be a gravel parking pad. It has the best topsoil I could fine locally, and first access to the soaker hose, and on top of that mulch. So far it's simply lovely. And, yes, I baby it, but no more than the rest of the garden.

Hope this helps someone.

Neutral berrygirl On Mar 29, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

IA vigorous, adaptable deciduous shrub with 3-in. magnolia-like blooms that release a powerful fragrance of strawberries and melon when fully opened. Heaviest bloom is early, with encores all summer.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Peoria, Illinois
Frankfort, Kentucky
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Pennsauken, New Jersey
Hamersville, Ohio
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania



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