Florida Sunshine Anise – 3 Gallon Pot

This is an update on how these have performed in my area. Some people stated our climate was too harsh for this plant but want others to know they do well and are easy to grow. Originally purchased three of the 3 gallon Florida sunshine illicium 1 1/2 years ago but was not sure how they would perform receiving occasional temps in the teens. Late winter they looked a bit haggard but the rest of the year they look fantastic and are thriving. The picture is of one that receives morning and early afternoon sun and no afternoon sun. It was about 2 feet tall when planted and is now well over 4 feet and doing great. The other two were planted in more shade and are performing well but not as well as this one. These are magnificent plants and add nice color.——————————————–Thanks for the photo and for letting us know how well they are doing. Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Ordered this plant for a spot of color in my garden and was not disappointed. It came in great shape and what a color. It is appropriately named.————————————-Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

My local landscaper recommend WIlson Bros and with good reason. I love the Florida Sunshine Anise and they arrived in good shape. They were cleverly packaged to withstand the fed exp journey. I planted them around my pool deck and am excited to see how they progress.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I bought this Florida Sunshine Anise for my Texas Zone 8b landscape border where it only gets a couple of hours of afternoon sun. This bed is on the Northside of my house and seems to hold more water (amended) than any other area of my yard. I have had red tip photenias there for 3 years and they all got a fungus. I pulled those and put Canyon Creek abelia and all but one didn’t survive the winter! I bought one of these as an experiment in this area. So far it looks great. As always Wilson Bros has superb packaging and ships fast. I wouldn’t buy anywhere else (I may have to call Brent about this bed) Thanks———————————————————————-Thanks for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Very happy plant! A bit smaller than it expected, but it’s healthy and it’ll grow!—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

A bit of confusion in the description – Online catalogue described it as “a brilliant beacon in the shade garden” (which is why I bought it). A label attached to the plant says “full sun part shade.” Its in the shade now and seems to be doing well enough.———————————————————————Always go by the info we provide. It is definitely a shade plant and will do best in the shade. But up North it may take more sun. You’re in SC so it will be happy in the shade. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for your review. :)Beth|WBG

This plant was much larger than I expected and very healthy, as all the plants has been, that I have received from Wilson Brother gardens. I highly recommend this nursery.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This plant was the perfect bright addition to a shady area in my yard. When the plant arrived it was in beautiful shape, full and about 4’ tall…very nice plant!
I just recently started ordering plants from Wilson Bros. At first I was not sure about ordering plants through the mail but the plants I have received from them are in great shape and are meticulously packaged for their shipment. The selection and prices are better than buying locally. They will be my new “go to” nursery.———————————————Wow! Thanks for the photo! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Not the first time I’ve ordered from WB and still not disappointed! This plant is so bright in my garden and doing well. It came well packaged without damage and still moist. Exactly the size I expected. Will order again from this company!———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Creating a moon garden. Using plants such as the leaves of the Florida Sunshine Anise to capture rays. Heat/humidity tends to tank flowers but leaves keep on giving. It is an area of the half acre that had been allowed to grow scrub trees. The anise is transforming the area to super nice. Super pleased with the two very healthy plants. I will be bringing in a few more. They arrived timely and awesome packaging.———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The Florida Sunshine Anise was packaged very well and is a stunning healthy bright yellowish shrub. I have ordered over 60 plants online this past year from several different nurseries across the country. My biggest regret is not knowing about Wilson Bros until this Spring. I am very happy with my purchase and will order again from Wilson Bros.————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I’m using this plant as a highlight on the edges of my wooded area . I have about 7 of these and many others of the darker variety. Nice contrast plant and deer don’t bother it. The shipping was great and the size perfect . Excellent selection when I need an unusual plant.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

They are beautiful and arrived in great shape. I was going to plant them but I’ve decided to wait until after the hard freeze we’ll get here next week. Should I put in the garage those nights or is it better to get them into the ground before it hits. It’s supposed to get down to 24 one night.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! All of our plants are grown outdoors and dormant for the winter and as long as you are in USDA Zone 8a or below, it should be fine to plant right now. Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Well you had me at screaming yellow in description. Opened box to see cheery gold and green leaves. Lots of tiny precocious buds on branches. Looking forward to all it’s future springs. Although once it’s a teenager…————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

You delivered me two beautiful, healthy sunshine anise plants. They arrived promptly, well-packaged, to my doorstep. Kudos to you. I want to put them in maximum sunlight on the northern exposure of our home to complement sego palms and camelias. I hope I can plant them properly, and I found your page of instructions for that very helpful.————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have several of these shrubs scattered along a woodland border around my house . (Zone 7) They’ve been planted sporadically over the years. The unusually bright foliage lend a sparkle to the backdrop of our wooded landscape. . Bonus: our local deer herd Ignore! The zone 7 winters seem to stress the shrubs somewhat but they rebound and flourish gloriously throughout the rest of the year. This shrub is underrated and not easily found at local nurseries. My shrub from Wilson arrived robust, healthy and securely packaged.——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This a beautiful little shrub that will bring great color to a semi-shady spot in my yard. I’ve shopped for plants online for years, and Wilson Brothers is a fantastic source for the unique.———————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

I misread the description on this plant. I somehow missed the part about it being a shade plant. I planted in the sun (don’t do that) and it dried up and died. Not Wilson Bros fault this one was my own mistake. Loved the plant though it was beautiful.————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so sorry that it didn’t make it in the Sun! 🙁 Beth | WBG

Very good quality and superior sevice…——————————-WBG Reply: Hi Melih, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

I think you guys are miracle workers regarding shipping 3 – 3gal. pots w/plants. They traveled nearly diagonally across the country from Georgia to Oregon with nary a scratch. Phenomenal! Beautiful plants. Totally satisfied. Would not hesitate to buy again. Thank you.——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Gene, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

This was a repeat purchase from Wilson Bros Gardens and I am again amazed at the size and health of their plants! These Florida Sunshines are extremely healthy, with a strong root system, well formed branches and large, shiny, healthy leaves! They are already ‘glowing’ and I love them! They traveled cross country and were packaged very securely in a strong cardboard box, so there was no damage when they arrived. I should also mention that the soil was still moist after a 7 day trip! I am truly impressed with this nursery and I happily recommend them to everybody!—————————WBG Reply: Hi Emily, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Received our plants quickly. They were well packaged and came undamaged. Have not planted yet (new home construction almost done) but added a little more dirt and have set them outside on the porch temporarily where they are thriving. Will definitely be back for more!!—————————WBG Reply: Hi N. Horvath, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Plants arrived well packed and ready to plant from pots. All three looked healthy and full of color. Easy to plant and all three continue to look great in our recent winter weather.—————————–WBG Reply: Hi Joseph, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Plants arrived in great shape. They were more than expected. The first set of plants I ordered, I killed by over watering. These plants are doing great now that I have diagnosed my problems. ——————- WBG Reply: Hi Rusty – Thanks so much for your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise and hope you enjoy them for years to come. Sorry to hear about the loss of your first plantings but glad you now know how to avoid that problem in future. We gardeners all learn by trial and error. You can always look under the Planting & Care tab on any page in the website to find helpful tips. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for there don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I purchased 4 Florida Sunshine Anise plants (3 gal size); they arrived within a few days and were healthy and a nice size (14-16 inches above ground). In the last few weeks they have added new growth and established their roots. The plants are in the morning/mid-afternoon sun and are doing well in the hot Florida summer. I appreciate that Wilson Brothers contacted me to follow up on my satisfaction. —————— WBG Reply: Hi Stephanie – Thanks so much for your review on the Florida Sunshine Anise. Glad to hear they’re growing nicely in the florida sunshine and we hope you enjoy them for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

The Anise arrived in beautiful condition…….had to leave them for 5 days before planting permanently……..doing very well……..will be perfect screen for standby generator in shady landscape. ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Kathleen – Thanks so much your your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise and hope you enjoy them for years to come. If they do as well in your gardens as they have ours, you’ll be very pleased:-) Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

Yet another beautiful Anise shrub. This is my second variety and equally lovely. It’s a healthy growing shrub next to my side fence and promises to be a nice cover in front of an ugly downspout. No odor like the other Florida Anise I have but pretty light green, almost yellow leaves. No blooms or flowers yet. Too soon to tell on this one other than it’s a healthy addition to my yard. ——————- WBG Reply: Hi Marie – Thanks for your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise and we hope you enjoy it for years to come. I planted three of these in my back garden a few years ago here in north-central Georgia and they’ve performed very well. A great plant to light up the garden! Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I order from several online nurseries and Wilson Bros. stands above all the rest. Healthy, mature plants that are thriving in my garden. Love this shrub; its leaves are a bright spot in a mostly shady area and it’s growing well. ——————- WBG Reply: Hi Jen – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Florida Sunshine Anise and for your compliments! Hope you enjoy them for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I am so thankful I went with my instincts and bought this to use as part of our foundation plantings on the South side of our lake house. It’s just gorgeous and growing very nicely! ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Myrna – Thanks so much for your review. Glad to hear you Florida Sunshine Anise is growing nicely. This is one of those evergreen plants that’s so brightly colored it’s impossible not to see it in the landscape! Hope you enjoy yours for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I received my shrubs In well protected packaging and they were in perfect condition. They were planted the day after they arrived and are doing beautifully. Will definitely order from Wilson Bros. again! —————— WBG Reply: Hi Terrie – Thanks for your review and for the compliments! It’s been our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to serving you again in the future. We have a grouping of the Florida Sunshine Anise in our gardens and this is one plant that visitors never miss! With that screaming yellow foliage, how could they?:-) Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

Nice plant, deer hasn’t eaten it yet. ——— WBG RESPONSE: Hi Tony – Don’t think you’ll have to worry about deer eating your Florida Sunshine Anise. We have deer all around our gardens in north-central Georgia and they haven’t touched the Florida Sunshine or any other variety of Anise (Illicium) for that matter. They must not like the scent of the leaves. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

I ordered two of these and when I received them, they had fallen out of their pots during shipping and were broken and cracked at the base. I contacted Wilson Bros Gardens and sent them a picture and they immediately shipped out replacement plants. I am very well pleased with the size and health of the replacement plants when they arrived and they look great in my garden. The chartreuse color is really fabulous! And I am impressed with their great customer service and responsiveness. I will definitely buy from them again.

Both plants arrived in good shape and are now growing in our yard. Love the color as it is a nice change from the regular anise with darker green leaves. We have always liked the plants we have received from Wilson Bros. Gardens and have ordered quite a few over the last couple of years.