Cephalanthus occ. 'Sugar Shack' - 40-50 CM C5

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

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Buttonbush 'Sugar Shack' is dense and compact in structure.

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. They 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