Calycanthus floridus Cut flower garden 4 metres wide

4 metres wide

The leaves are deep green on the upper side and a beautiful grey-green on the underside

Deadheading will extend the flowering season

Bees love the accessibility of the nectar with these pretty open-faced flowers

An excellent cut flower for the vase or they can also be dried for winter decoration

Calycanthus floridus Cut flower garden 4 metres wideThis plant must have had the most "oohs and aahs" when people visit our gardens. Also known as an Eastern Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice This stunning shrub will produce its lightly scented flowers from late spring and often up until Christmas. The flowers themselves are a delight and form along the branches. They are Magnolia like in appearance and a rich shade of burgundy red, with just a touch of cream towards their centre which are very