Cephalanthus occidentalis

Common name: Button Bush

You will appreciate the beauty of Cephalanthus occidentalis - a stunning, fragrant shrub ideal for your garden.

-10 to -15°C
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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Cephalanthus occidentalis is an unusual shrubby plant with a powerful, sweet scent which is sure to delight. Native to North American wetlands, plants will adapt to most soils except very dry areas. Rarely seen in the UK and sure to draw compliments with its clusters of sweetly scented, fuzzy, white flowers, borne from July to September. Flowers are up to 3cm in size and these globe-like spheres with protruding stamens give a beautiful, starburst effect. Blooms are rich in nectar and pollen, so your local pollinators are sure to be drawn in. As each bloom matures, it shifts to a golden-brown, ball-like cluster of fruit in autumn, providing a winter feed for our birds. The handsome, glossy, green foliage with red veins turns bronze in autumn before falling for the winter. Cephalanthus occidentalis moist, humus rich soil and is suited to woodland areas, shrubby borders and even shallow water at the edge of ponds. Best in sun or partial shade, plants mature to a height and spread of 2.5m. A hardy, deciduous shrub or tree which should not need additional winter protection throughout most of the UK.
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Key Information
Latin Name Cephalanthus occidentalis 9cm pot
Common Name Button Bush
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour White
Position Full-Sun
Format 9cm Pots
Soil Conditions Loam Sand
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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