Calycanthus floridus is the perfect choice for large shrub borders and woodland edges although ensure it is planted in a position where its divine perfume can be appreciated fully the aromatic flowers mimic miniature rich red water lilies with an inviting scent of cinnamon and stewed apples the scented shiny foliage can be crushed for a rich spicier fragrance carolina allspice gives the appearance of an evergreen with its sparkling green leaves but it is in fact a well behaved deciduous s