Calycanthus chinensis, Sinocalycanthus chinensis

A quite rare Chinese native with beautiful, large, glossy, dark green leaves. Large 4 in saucer-shaped flowers with yellow centers and white, turning pink, petals fading to cream toward the center.

Similar plants:

• Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub, Carolina allspice, Strawberry shrub, Pineapple shrub)