Buttonbush,Honey Balls. Open branched shrub with red veined, glossy, green leaves. Dense, rounded heads of small, very fragrant, white or cream flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Open branched shrub with red veined, glossy, green leaves. Dense, rounded heads of small, very fragrant, white or cream flowers.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Cephalanthus |
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Species | occidentalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Buttonbush, Honey Balls |
Flower Colour | white, cream |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Rubiaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Open |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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