Cephalanthus occidentalis - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces creamy white, ball-shaped flowers. They appear from July to August. The Buttonbush also has glossy, lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

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

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Buttonbush has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Buttonbush is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 2 m and is approx. 1.2 - 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 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 creamy white, ball-shaped flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, pond edge, stream course