Summary
Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) is a robust and unusual flowering shrub worthy of use in almost any garden. As its glossy new foliage appears, strawberry-pineapple scented, burgundy colored, globe-shaped flowers emerge in great profusion along the stems. This deciduous shrub can mature to 4-8’ tall and 8-10’ wide. Carolina allspice is a carefree choice for use in the border or as a background shrub in shade or sun. A yellow flowered form, ‘Athens’, also exists. Carolina allspice is striking in combination with Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis), pinxterbloom azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides), drooping leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana), flowering dogwood (Benthamidia florida), Jacob’s-ladder (Polemonium reptans), wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), and Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides). Zones 4-9.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade-to-full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
dry-to-moist - Flowering Period
mid-to-late-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
burgundy - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
black, brown