- Botanical name: Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'
- Common name: Carolina allspice
- Family: Calycanthaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub, Deciduous
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
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.
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'
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Plant size
3m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
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 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
