Chinese Wax Shrub Family: Calycanthaceae Origin: China
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.
An interesting shrubby ornamental to 9' that can grow... more
Calycanthus chinensis "Chinese allspice" - seeds
An interesting shrubby ornamental to 9' that can grow from zones 6 to 9. Produces large maroon/rust flowers with cup-like shapes that are spicily aromatic and may be used as a sachet in drawers. 4" ovate leaves are rough on surface. Semi - shade. Plant 3/4" deep. Keep warm and damp. Semi-shade. May be slow in germinationg - up to 5 month.