Aphrodite is covered in big, glossy leaves with enormous cupped flowers that look a bit like a deep red magnolia. They start in early summer and continue through the season. The scent varies based on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the flower itself. Some people say they smell like pineapple, others apples, others bubblegum, and some get no scent at all.
5-10 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full sun to part sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 5-10 feet apart for best results
Produces large, fragrant, rich red flowers from summer through early fall
Great for landscapes, screening, hedges, focal points
Long blooming, continuous blooming, large habit, unique fragrant flowers
Quart shrubs are 5-8 inches tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom