Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik'

Also Known As

Sputnik Buttonbush

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'

planting zones

5a-11

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik' plant details

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik'

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This large-flowered (they look like pale-pink little "sputniks"-really!) long blooming 5-10' tall selection of our native shrub also has nice glossy foliage; found by Sunshine Nursery. Sun-PSh/Med-Wet(not dry)

By: Forestfarm

A bottlebrush that truly looks as though it came from outer space and it has larger blooms over a longer season than the normal native of Oklahoma. Its nectar is very attractin to butterflies and bees while blooming mid to late summer.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Clusters of pinkish-white spheres at the tips of the branches in mid to late summer. Long blooming. 8' x 8' glossy leaved deciduous shrub.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This American native was found in Okalahoma by Steve Bieberich of Sunshine Nursery. C. 'Sputnik' has large white-pink flowers with long white stamens in summer. A tough, easy to grow native to about 8-10' tall.