Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub Calycanthus floridus

- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
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This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
What is my hardiness zone?
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO
ZONE 4
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FEATURES
Striking deep burgundy foliage and blushed red new growth are guaranteed to stand out in any garden. Red Zeppelin sweetshrub might just be the most luxurious North American native shrub you’ve ever seen. Its large, shiny leaves provide coarse visual texture, great for breaking up landscapes filled with the medium textures of plants like roses or the fine textures for shrubs like boxwood. The addition of subtle orange flowers is an unexpected delight in late spring. This native shrub is a unique and eye-catching addition to any garden!
Top reasons to grow Red Zeppelin calycanthus:
- Ideal specimen
- North American native
- Handsome color
Fragrant FlowerHeat TolerantResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:48 - 96 Inches1.2m - 2.4mSpacing:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mSpread:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mFlower Colors:OrangeRedFlower Shade:Orange-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Bright GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerLate SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:Border PlantLandscapeMass PlantingSpecimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Makes an incredibly elegant specimen plant. Brings a pop of color and interest to native gardens.
Maintenance Notes:Adaptable to most moist well drained soils. Prune to shape after flowering, if desired.
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