Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' is a captivating deciduous shrub that adds an element of intrigue to any garden with its unique, wine-red flowers and rich fragrance. This compact, yet vigorous variety is known for its striking blooms that appear in late spring to early summer, providing a deep burgundy color that contrasts beautifully with its glossy, dark green foliage. 'Hartlage Wine' is a low-maintenance, hardy shrub, perfect for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. With its fragrant flowers and attractive habit, it offers both visual and sensory appeal throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'?
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Unique Burgundy Blooms – Large, deep wine-red flowers provide a dramatic and exotic touch to any garden.
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Fragrant Flowers – The sweet, fruity fragrance of the blooms fills the air, making it a delight for the senses.
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Compact & Vigorous – A perfect shrub for smaller gardens, borders, or containers, with a rounded habit and dense growth.
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Low-Maintenance – Easy to grow with minimal care, ideal for gardeners seeking beauty with little effort.
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Hardy & Adaptable – Tolerates a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, from full sun to partial shade.
Height of Plant
Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' typically reaches a height of 1.5–2 meters and a similar spread over 10 years, making it an ideal size for smaller garden spaces or as an eye-catching focal point.
Where to Site Your Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'
This versatile shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It’s well-suited for garden beds, mixed borders, or woodland gardens, where its striking flowers can be appreciated up close. It complements other shrubs like Hydrangea and Spiraea and pairs beautifully with perennials like Astilbe and Heuchera.
How to Grow and Care for Your Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine'
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils.
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Light – Best grown in full sun to partial shade to encourage the best blooms and fragrance.
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Watering – Requires moderate watering, especially during dry spells, but is drought-tolerant once established.
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Maintenance:
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Mulching – Apply mulch in spring to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
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Pruning – Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove dead or damaged branches, although it generally requires little pruning.
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Fertilizing – Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and flowering.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' pairs beautifully with other shrubs that offer contrasting flower colors, such as Spiraea or Forsythia, or with evergreen shrubs like Boxwood for year-round structure. It also works well with perennials like Astilbe, Heuchera, and Daylilies, creating an attractive, textural contrast.
With its bold burgundy blooms, delightful fragrance, and compact size, Calycanthus 'Hartlage Wine' is a fantastic choice for adding color and interest to any garden. Whether used as a specimen plant, a hedge, or part of a mixed border, it offers beauty and sensory delight all season long. Its easy-care nature makes it perfect for gardeners who want a striking plant with minimal effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
