'Aphrodite' - Sweetshrub Size:2 gallon In warmer zones

In warmer zones

consider planting Woodland Phlox beneath or alongside ferns such as lady fern

and yard equipment for the first few years

In late-spring you’ll be rewarded with huge 4-6” blooms that flatten out to reveal deep regal purple centers and a thin gold signal on each petal

Alternatively

'Aphrodite' - Sweetshrub Size:2 gallon In warmer zonesCalycanthus 'Aphrodite' delivers oversized, magnolia like flowers in deep burgundy red that reach three to six inches across a stunning display from a genus not typically known for showiness. This deciduous shrub blooms on new wood beginning in early summer and continues flowering intermittently through summer, producing its rich blooms against a backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage that transitions to golden yellow in autumn. The fragrance alone