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'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)

SHRUB

Description

  • Irresistibly unique blooms from Proven Winners!
  • Flowers for weeks to months.
  • Lush, handsome foliage provides great coverage.
  • Very resistant to deer.
  • Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 5-10′ tall and wide at maturity.
Zone 5-9
Light part sun/sun
tall

Sale $22.99
$24.99 Each
Total
$22.99
Size
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Hand-picked at our greenhouse

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Shipped to your door

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Arrives as young plant

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More Information

Description One look and you will fall in love! 'Aphrodite' sweetshrub (Calycanthus hybrid) from Proven Winners is one of those plants that, once you've seen it, you must have it. Big, cupped flowers in summer look like a dark red magnolia. They begin to appear in early summer and here in Michigan, continue to bloom all summer long (in hot climates, they may taper off during the height of summer). This is a very large shrub, covered in big, glossy, green leaves, so it's perfect for seasonal coverage or privacy. As you may guess by its name, sweetshrub is generally fragrant, but the scent varies widely depending on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the weather. We think they smell like apples warmed by the sun, but other people smell different things (pineapple, bubblegum) and others smell nothing at all. It's an adventure in fragrance! Details How To Grow

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Customer Reviews

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A.C. (Arizona)

It looks great!

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J.N. (Pennsylvania)
Aphrodite sweetshrub

All I can say is it arrived in good shape and it’s planted in a good location and protected from the deer. 🤞for the spring

Hello! We are sorry that you're not fully satisfied with your plants. Please email pictures of the plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com, making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a guarantee on all our plants. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2024! If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would happily apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

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B.P. (Indiana)
First time Order

It’s doing fairly well planted in with tomato plants and the other two plants I had ordered. Hopefully will mature enough this year to feed the Bees 🐝
That was my intentions with my entire order.

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S.S. (Georgia)
Very happy plant, very happy mom

Thanks for a beautiful plant - my mom couldn’t have been more thrilled. It arrived before Mother’s Day and I only ordered the week prior. Excellent all around. When I asked her how the plant was doing, she said “very happy.” 10/10

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F.M. (North Carolina)
Leaves are being eaten

I bought 2 sweet shrubs and planted in 2 different locations. Both have leaves partially eaten. I have just relocated one to see if that helps.

Hello! We're sorry to hear about your Aphrodite Sweetshrub. Keep in mind, deer resistant does not equal deer-proof. Deer does tend to avoid sweetshrub, but deer and other animals will eat nearly any plant if they are hungry enough. Young plants (like those we sell) are most susceptible to deer damage, so we still recommend keeping an eye on them as they grow! We recommend using a deer repellant spray to help keep the deer at bay. Happy Gardening!