Calycanthus floridus Flora & fauna this stunning perennial produces a

this stunning perennial produces a sea of dreamy powder sky blue flowers that always get gasps when we have visitors to the garden flowering from late spring peaking in late autumn

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This must have shrub is a beautiful addition to the garden and is a cultivar that is widely grown for the cut flower trade

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Calycanthus floridus Flora & fauna this stunning perennial produces aThis plant must have had the most "oohs and aahs" when people visit our gardens. Also known as an Eastern Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice This stunning shrub will produce its lightly scented flowers from late spring and often up until Christmas. The flowers themselves are a delight and form along the branches. They are Magnolia like in appearance and a rich shade of burgundy red, with just a touch of cream towards their centre which are very