{"product_id":"calycanthus-floridus-athens-sweet-shrub","title":"Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' Sweet shrub","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalycanthus floridus ‘Athens’\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as ‘Athens’ Sweetshrub, is a distinctive and highly desirable deciduous shrub prized for its unusual creamy yellow flowers and rich, fruity fragrance. Blooming from late spring into early summer, the fragrant flowers stand out beautifully against the plant’s lush green foliage. Unlike the typical burgundy-red flowers of the species, ‘Athens’ produces an unusual pale yellow floral display that makes it particularly appealing to collectors. With a rounded, upright habit and a manageable mature size, it is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and specimen plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright, rounded, and multi-stemmed, developing into a full, well-branched shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-Year Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 6–8 ft tall and wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, aromatic, dark green deciduous leaves with a lush appearance through summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color: \u003c\/strong\u003eYellow to golden yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected cultivar of Calycanthus floridus known for its unusual yellow flowers and fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best flowering generally occurs with several hours of direct sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector gardens, woodland gardens, mixed borders, specimen plantings, cottage gardens, and naturalistic landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Feature: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnusual creamy yellow flowers with a sweet, fruity fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Interest: \u003c\/strong\u003eFragrant late-spring to early-summer flowers provide an exceptional display, followed by lush green summer foliage and warm yellow fall color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It: \u003c\/strong\u003e‘Athens’ Sweetshrub combines rare creamy yellow flowers, delicious fruity fragrance, attractive summer foliage, and warm autumn color in a graceful, easy-to-grow native shrub, making it an outstanding choice for collectors and gardeners seeking something truly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buchholz Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Pot #1","offer_id":50474650239170,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9791\/3282\/files\/Calycanthus.Athens.1.jpg?v=1790113804","url":"https:\/\/buchholznursery.com\/products\/calycanthus-floridus-athens-sweet-shrub","provider":"Buchholz Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}