Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calycanthaceae

Genus:

Calycanthus

Species:

Calycanthus chinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash