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'Florida Sunshine' Illicium
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'Florida Sunshine' Illicium
Description
'Florida Sunshine' Illicium parviflorum
Plant Highlights:
• Growing Zone: 6-10
• Plant Brand: Southern Tradition Plant Choice
• Botanical Name: Illicium Florida Sunshine
• Foliage Color: Golden Yellow
• Flower Color: Creamy White
• Flower Fragrance: Yes
• Fall Color: Golden Yellow
• Type: Evergreen
• Mature Height: 3-4' feet
• Mature Width: 3-4' feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils
• Water Needs: Occasionally
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming to remove crossed branches
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
Additional Highlights:
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
'Florida Sunshine' is an evergreen shrub that infuses your garden with radiant sunshine. Its fragrant foliage, exquisite blossoms, and easy maintenance make it a top choice for garden enthusiasts. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, qualities, and maintenance of this captivating plant. Its defining feature is its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that remains consistent throughout the year. The glossy, elongated leaves add a sense of warmth and brightness to any outdoor setting. Additionally, the pale yellow blooms that appear in spring add to its allure. Despite its compact size of 3-6 feet, this plant is highly adaptable and fits well in various garden layouts.
Planting Tips:
Choose a well-drained location with partial to full sunlight exposure for optimal growth. Prepare the soil by adding organic matter to enhance drainage and fertility. Plant 'Florida Sunshine' during the fall or early spring for the best establishment. Grow vibrant, lively foliage in your garden. Plant 'Florida Sunshine' now and watch your garden flourish with warm sunlight.
Watering:Maintain consistent moisture in soil during initial growing season. Once established, 'Florida Sunshine' is drought-tolerant, but regular watering promotes healthy growth. Experience the convenience and ease of caring for this versatile evergreen. No constant watering necessary - it's drought-tolerant with a regular hydration schedule.
Mulching:
Protect your shrub with our easy care instructions: simply add mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Avoid rot by keeping a mulch-free zone around the stem. Less maintenance, more garden enjoyment with our product.
Pruning:
Light pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the shrub and remove any dead or damaged branches. 'Florida Sunshine' responds well to pruning, and judicious trimming can help maintain its compact, tidy form. Groom your garden like a pro with 'Florida Sunshine' Illicium. You'll have more control over the appearance and size of your shrubs, making them look neat and healthy.
Fertilizing Guidelines:
Enhance growth with SR-18-5-10. Avoid overfertilization, perfect for 'Florida Sunshine' Illicium.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illicium 'Florida Sunshine' and what does it look like?
It’s a deer resistant evergreen shrub (Florida anise) prized for its vivid golden-yellow foliage that holds color year-round. In spring, it produces creamy white flowers and the foliage is noted as fragrant. Its compact habit makes it easy to use in foundations, borders, and mixed shrub beds.
How do I plant and care for Illicium 'Florida Sunshine'?
Plant in well-drained soil with sun to part shade, and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help it establish. Once established, it tolerates some drought, but occasional deep watering supports best growth and color. A light trim in late winter or early spring can remove crossed branches and keep the shape neat.
Is Illicium 'Florida Sunshine' deer resistant and what zones does it grow in?
It’s listed as a deer resistant evergreen shrub, making it a strong choice where browsing is a problem. The plant is recommended for zones 6–10 and reaches about 3–4 feet tall and wide at maturity. In colder or hotter weather, shipping may be held until conditions are safe for planting.