Calycanthus x ‘Venus’                                          Venus Hybrid Sweetshrub

Size:  5’ x 8’

Exposure:  Full Sun to Part Shade

Flower:  June, creamy white with banana fragrance

A complex hybrid between the American and Asian species, Venus combines the great qualities of all into one package.  While not a tidy growing shrub, the long branches are immediately forgiven when they are graced with 2” to 3” creamy-white flowers.  Not only do the flowers offer visual pleasure, they also emit a heady fragrance of bananas.  NO JOKE!

Tolerant of many soils, moisture levels and light intensities, Venus will offer great qualities for your garden without stealing the entire show.