Allspice
Calycanthus spp.
Also known as
Spicebush
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Allspice Overview
Contains a few species of hardy, deciduous shrubs originating solely from North America. They grow on average 1-4m tall and wide, with bright green foliage and strongly scented flowers spring-autumn. They are grown for their wide purple-red flowers, which resemble magnolias in appearance, there are also white varieties.
How to propagate Allspice
Cuttings
Propagate by layering branches, rooting softwood cuttings in summer.
Layering
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Other uses of Allspice
Grown for their purplish or brownish-red flowers with strap shaped petals.