{"product_id":"2-bare-root-sweet-shrub-plants-calycanthus-floridus-fragrant-flowering","title":"2 Bare Root Sweet Shrub Plants (Calycanthus floridus) Fragrant Flowering","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Shrub (Calycanthus floridus), also known as Carolina Allspice, is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for its unusual, fragrant blooms and dense, rounded habit. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer and emit a sweet, fruity-spicy scent that can perfume the garden. The glossy green foliage turns yellow in fall, adding seasonal interest. This versatile native shrub works well in mixed borders, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant, and it can be grown in partial shade where many flowering shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet Shrub is adaptable and low-maintenance once established, tolerating a range of soil conditions and attracting pollinators. Its dense branching provides cover for birds and beneficial insects, making it a useful addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant maroon-brown flowers with a sweet, fruity scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy green foliage that turns yellow in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, rounded growth habit suitable for hedges or specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and provides wildlife cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calycenthus floridus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to loam, clay, or sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, rounded, suckering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bare root Sweet Shrub in early spring or fall while the plant is dormant. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, set the crown at or slightly below soil level, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to encourage establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Sweet Shrub is relatively low-maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. It can sucker to form a colony, which is beneficial for naturalizing but may require control in formal settings. Fertilize sparingly in early spring if growth is weak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 bare root Sweet Shrub plants (Calycanthus floridus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795496796470,"sku":"FOLIA2-040","price":176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6579752972_q1sy.jpg?v=1792670605","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/2-bare-root-sweet-shrub-plants-calycanthus-floridus-fragrant-flowering","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}