Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant Carolina allspice with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Calycanthus floridus can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Architectural gardens – have clean lines, geometric layout and the absence of complicated details, follow a contemporary design;
• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;

Planting type

Carolina allspice is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;.