Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus var. purpureus 'Burgundy Spice'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 6-9
Dark, Glossy Foliage Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub
- Superb Purple Leaves Keep Color All Season
- Brilliant Fall Color Display, Too
- Maroon-Colored, Lotus-Shaped Double Blooms
- Flowers Feature an Incredible Fruity Scent
- Super Choice for Butterflies and Honey Bees
- Lush, Showy Cultivar of Native Shrub
- Wonderful Size for Modern Lots
- Excellent Screen or Hedge
- Grow in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Deer Seldom Damage this Cultivar
- Heat Tolerant
- Once Established, Puts Up With Dry Shade
- Tolerates Periodically Wet Soils, Too
Get ready to place your order! Finally...a native Calycanthus with exceptional foliage color!
We're so excited to offer Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus var. purpureus 'Burgundy Spice' PP# 28886) for our valued online customers. This delectably dark shrub offers "over-the-top" visual impact...no matter where you place it!
This improved cultivar fits perfectly in today's smaller lots. But it can also bring plenty of drama, color, fragrance and structure to larger properties, too!
People have always loved the unusual, dark red springtime blooms of Sweetshrub, and Burgundy Spice doesn't disappoint. Plant them somewhere you'll pass by several times a day to maximize your enjoyment of the fruity fragrance.
Cut several long branches to bring indoors for elegant cut arrangements. The richly scented maroon-colored blooms resemble tiny Magnolia or Lotus blooms; and they are held all along the stem.
Any blooms left outside will delight both you and beneficial pollinators with a marvelous pineapple scent. They'll also be a big hit with butterflies in your neighborhood!
Put the deep, shiny glossy burgundy foliage to work for you in your landscape design. Don't worry, that bold color stays steadfast even in the height of summer.
Use one as a showy specimen. Or add several Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub four feet apart as a lush privacy screen or informal hedge.
Tuck them into place as an incredible backdrop for any perennial border. You'll feel great about this native choice!
Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub also gives you a fall color display! The leaves develop hints of a harvest mix that ranges from purple to red, orange and amber yellow tones.
Simply put, Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub is an incredible choice that works hard for you and your family. Let it accent even the toughest spots...as those durable roots put up with a wide variety of soil and light conditions.
They'll even tolerate periodic drought and wet soils. Of course, we recommend Nature Hills Root Booster, well-drained soil and consistent watering to achieve the best results over the long life of this gorgeous shrub.
Order your Burgundy Spice Sweetshrub today. Please hurry, as this red-hot shrub is very popular with our professional landscape designers.
