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Sugar Shack® Butttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS' PP #26,543; CPBR #5124
Pronunciation: sef-uh-LAN-thus ok-sih-den-TAY-liss
SKU #09018
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Buttonbush has long been prized as a native, this new and exciting variety provides beauty all year long in a compact size! Glossy foliage emerges red, shifts to green, then burgundy in the fall. Highly fragrant white blooms in summer precede colorful red fruit in late summer. A spectacular landscape specimen. A magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds! |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: summer after flowering. |
Details
| Description | Buttonbush has long been prized as a native, this new and exciting variety provides beauty all year long in a compact size! Glossy foliage emerges red, shifts to green, then burgundy in the fall. Highly fragrant white blooms in summer precede colorful red fruit in late summer. A spectacular landscape specimen. A magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds! |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. Pruning time: summer after flowering. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.