Carolina Allspice Seeds – Sweet Shrub

Carolina Allspice Seeds produce a beautiful and aromatic deciduous shrub known for its rich, spicy fragrance and deep red-brown blossoms. Commonly called “Sweet Shrub” in the United States, this plant adds both ornamental beauty and a pleasant scent to gardens and landscapes. Its glossy green leaves turn golden yellow in fall, providing year-round visual appeal.

This hardy and low-maintenance shrub is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas. Its fragrant blooms attract pollinators, while the plant itself is adaptable to various soil types and growing conditions.

Features:

• Type: Deciduous shrub

• Common Name (US): Sweet Shrub / Carolina Allspice

• Scientific Name: Calycanthus floridus

• Flower Color: Deep red to brownish-maroon

• Fragrance: Strong, sweet, and spicy aroma

• Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning golden yellow in fall

• Growth Habit: Upright and rounded

• Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m)

• Soil Requirement: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Fragrant blooms and attractive foliage

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Early spring or fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 4–9

• Sowing Method: Sow seeds outdoors in fall or stratify seeds indoors before spring planting

• Germination Time: 30–60 days after cold stratification

• Germination Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 5–8 feet (1.5–2.5 m)

• Mature Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 m)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (4–6): April to September

  • Mid Zones (7–8): March to October

  • Southern Zones (9): February to November

• Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to shape and remove old wood

• Uses: Fragrant borders, hedges, woodland gardens, and naturalized plantings