Venus Sweetshrub
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Venus Sweetshrub |
| Botanical Name | Calycanthus x venus |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 8 to 10 ft |
| Mature Width | 8 to 10 ft |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Bloom Color | Ivory-yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | April to July |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Golden Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Notes | It is recommended to plant sweetshrub in bloom. Not all plants, even of the same variety, have the same sweet-fruity scent. |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Sweetshrub needs frequent watering especially in hot weather. Foliage tends to wilt down with the heat. Water at least once a week. |
| Fertilize Notes | Do not incorporate fertilizer with the soil when planting which can cause root damage. Instead, use as slow release nitrogen fertilizer 6-8 weeks after planting. The shrubs can then be fertilized with slow-release fertilizer before flowering in spring. |
| Prune Notes | Prune to control size, if desired. It is best to prune some older limbs back to the ground to encourage new shoots. Pruning at the tips causes multiple sprouts, making them top-heavy. |