Washingtonia filifera Castle Hot Springs Hong Kong Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' is a cross

Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' is a cross between the US West Coast Calycanthus occidentalis and the Chinese Calycanthus chinensis

which open to reveal a mass of cobalt blue flowers

specially designed for complex pollination by large bees

the glossy green hosta-like leaves can reach 2-3' tall

Washingtonia filifera Castle Hot Springs Hong Kong Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' is a crossWe are pleased to share seed grown plants from a population of the southwestern US native Washingtonia filifera in Castle Hot Springs, Arizona. Our garden specimen has been planted since 2018, although it suffers significant foliage damage in winter temperatures below 15 degrees F, it typically re flushes quickly once hot weather arrives. Our plants are seed grown from a Ron Parker collection.