Calycanthus x raulstonii Hartlage Wine (Sweetshrub)
Calycanthus x raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’ (Sweetshrub) is a dense, multi-stemmed, upright-rounded, deciduous shrub with gracefully arching branches studded with lightly fragrant, wine-red flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with cream in their center. Resembling magnolia blossoms, they are produced in abundance over a long period from spring to early summer.
Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' (Sweetshrub) is a dense, multi-stemmed, upright-rounded, deciduous shrub with gracefully arching branches studded with lightly fragrant, wine-red flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with cream in their center. Resembling magnolia blossoms, they are produced in abundance over a long period from spring to early summer. The particularly handsome foliage of opposite, leathery, glossy, emerald green, oval leaves, 7 in. long (17 cm), turns an attractive buttery yellow in the fall.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall and wide (240-300 cm).
- A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is best grown in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or in shrub borders, foundation plantings, woodlands.
- No serious insect or disease problems. Deer resistant!
- Prune immediately after flowering to keep growth in check and improve overall plant health.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Calycanthus – Sweetshrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early)Fall |
| Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 108″ – 120″ (270cm – 300cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |