Calycanthus × raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is a standout sweetshrub hybrid grown for its bold leaves and dramatic, wine-to-maroon flowers. You will enjoy the large, showy blooms in spring, with occasional flowering that can continue into summer in good conditions. The flowers have a mild fragrance, and the shrub forms a substantial, multi-stemmed presence that works beautifully as a specimen or in a mixed shrub border.

Plant it where it will get part shade for the most dependable performance, especially in warmer climates. It can also handle full sun, but you will get the best results when the soil is kept evenly moist. Choose a well-drained site and enrich the planting area with organic matter if your soil is very sandy or heavy clay. Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch a few inches away from the stems.

At maturity, expect a large shrub roughly 8-10 feet tall, with a similar spread, though older plants can become larger if allowed. Water regularly during establishment, then maintain consistent moisture during dry spells. Prune right after the main bloom to shape and to control size. If you see any root suckers and do not want the plant to expand, remove them promptly at the base. This is a low-maintenance shrub with good garden durability and is a strong choice for woodland edges, foundations, and naturalized plantings.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 96-120"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Fragrant: Yes

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