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Cephalanthus occidentalis – deciduous wetland shrub with white, globe-shaped pincushion flowers and glossy green leaves. Grows to about 1.5–2m x 1.5m, ideal for pond edges and damp borders and wildlife gardens. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Looking for a buttonbush with real character? Cephalanthus occidentalis is a great choice. This shrub is the North American buttonbush, a moisture-loving plant with glossy leaves and round, fragrant white flower heads in mid to late summer. The unusual spherical blooms are loved by bees and butterflies and are followed by button-like seed heads. Please note it is listed here among our maples for stock reasons but is a buttonbush, not a Japanese maple.
Cephalanthus occidentalis, the buttonbush, is a North American shrub that grows naturally along streams and lake edges. In summer it carries unusual, perfectly round, white pincushion flowers that are full of nectar and much loved by bees and butterflies.
Cephalanthus occidentalis grows best in full sun or part shade, in moist to wet soil; it thrives beside ponds and in damp borders. It is a good choice for pond edges and damp borders, and also works well for wildlife gardens, bee-friendly planting and pond and stream edges. Plant with marginal and moisture-loving plants such as Iris sibirica, astilbes, ligularias and dogwoods.
Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.
Keep the roots moist at all times, particularly in summer. A mulch of compost each spring helps to hold moisture. Cut back in late winter if needed and keep the roots moist in dry spells. Cut back in late winter or early spring if it needs shaping; it flowers on new growth, so pruning does not reduce the display. Usually trouble-free; dry soil is its main enemy.
Best in the ground in moist soil; in a container it needs constant watering.
We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Cephalanthus occidentalis is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Cephalanthus occidentalis grow?
Cephalanthus occidentalis typically reaches 1.5–2m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Cephalanthus occidentalis look its best?
Its main season of interest is midsummer to early autumn, when it shows white, globe-shaped pincushion flowers and glossy green leaves.
Is Cephalanthus occidentalis hardy?
Hardy in the UK once established.
How do I prune Cephalanthus occidentalis?
Cut back in late winter or early spring if it needs shaping; it flowers on new growth, so pruning does not reduce the display.
Will Cephalanthus occidentalis grow in wet soil?
Yes. It naturally grows along water edges and copes with damp or even periodically flooded ground.
Is Cephalanthus occidentalis good for wildlife?
Very. The round, nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other insects.
Add Cephalanthus occidentalis to your basket today and enjoy midsummer to early autumn interest in your garden.
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