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Summary
Carolina allspice is a robust and unusual flowering shrub worthy of use in almost any garden. As its glossy new foliage appears, strawberry-pineapple scented, burgundy wine-red, globe-shaped flowers emerge in great profusion along the stems. This deciduous shrub can mature to 4-8’ tall and 8-10’ wide. Calycanthus floridus 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 Amelanchier canadensis, Rhododendron periclymenoides, Leucothoe fontanesiana, Cornus florida, Polemonium reptans, Geranium maculatum, and Polystichum acrostichoides.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun, partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
late-spring, mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
red - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
black, brown