Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Venus' (Venus Sweet Shrub)
Botanical Information
| Family | Calycanthaceae |
| Genus | Calycanthus |
| Species | x raulstonii |
| Cultivar | 'Venus' |
| Patent Number | pp#15,925 |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney of North Carolina State University it is a cross with the genus Sinocalycanthus. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6ba |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 2 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Flower Description | Large, white flowers resembling that of a Magnolia bloom, with a sweet-spicy fragrance emitted upon opening. |