Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'

Calycanthus raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’

Carolina allspice

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'
  • Common name: Carolina allspice
  • Family: Calycanthaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub, Deciduous
Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Carolina allspice is an extremely attractive, hardy shrub, bearing cinnamon-scented leaves, attractive flowers and glorious autumn foliage. The flowers of ‘Hartlage Wine’ are burgundy red with a hint of cream towards the centre, and are borne from late spring to early autumn.

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For best results grow Calycanthus raulstonii ‘Hartlage Wine’ in moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny part of the garden. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring.

How to grow Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'

  • Plant size

    3m height

    4m spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do not Plant in May

Do not Plant in June

Do not Plant in July

Do not Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do Plant in October

Do Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Take cuttings
Take cuttings

Do not Take cuttings in January

Do not Take cuttings in February

Do not Take cuttings in March

Do not Take cuttings in April

Do not Take cuttings in May

Do Take cuttings in June

Do Take cuttings in July

Do not Take cuttings in August

Do not Take cuttings in September

Do not Take cuttings in October

Do not Take cuttings in November

Do not Take cuttings in December

Prune
Prune

Do not Prune in January

Do not Prune in February

Do Prune in March

Do not Prune in April

Do not Prune in May

Do not Prune in June

Do not Prune in July

Do not Prune in August

Do not Prune in September

Do not Prune in October

Do not Prune in November

Do not Prune in December

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' and wildlife

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' poisonous?

Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Cats

No reported toxicity to Dogs

No reported toxicity to Horses

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People