Calycanthus 'Venus'

Calycanthus 'Venus' is a spreading, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with narrow ovate to elliptical green leaves that turn yellow in fall.

Forms pale yellow buds that open with magnolia-like creamy white flowers with a purple center. Flowers in early summer with a small after-bloom later on.

The shrub itself is not very attractive visually, but the flowering is and is more suitable for standing at the back of the border.