Cephalanthus occ. 'Sugar Shack' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a dense, compact shrub with decorative fruits. It produces white, ball-shaped flowers from July to August. The Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' also has glossy, lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loamy, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack's are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 6 - 15 cm tall. Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' is a dense and compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white, ball-shaped flowers appear from July to August. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
The fruits of Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sugar Shack' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, pond edge, scented garden