Resembling its cousin, Calycanthus floridus, in leaf and form, this species' notable feature are the camellia-magnolia like 'cup and saucer' thick waxy blooms which appear May to July. The saucer is made up of layers of pale ivory pink petals (really tepals) with an inner cluster or cup of beeswax...
Germinated seed. Limited supply and will only be shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to reduce weekend delays. Will be shipped in cardboard boxes to ensure secure transport.
An unusual, attractive, small scented shrub to 2 meters tall and 2 meters wide. Broad mid green leaves have glossy upperside and downy underside. Unique flowers start off as dark marron/brown buds then open to 5 cm wine red flowers look somewhere between a magnolia and lotus blossom but heavily...
Looks similar to C. floridus but not as hardy. Grows slightly larger reaching 3 meters or more in height with a 2 meter spread. Anemone-magnolia like flowers are more of a true red compared to its eastern cousin, and have the same strawberry fragrance. Deer proof. Problem free. In the Pacific...
