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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)
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.
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.

Gardening facts about Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik' plant

How to Grow Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Cephalanthus for your garden

aka Buttonbush

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Aquatic

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-12'

Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Cephalanthus occidentalis flower by Karl Gercens III
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Scientific Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

aka Sugar Shack Button Willow, Sugar Shack Buttonbush, Sugar Shack Buttonbush, Sugar Shack Honey Bells, Sugar Shack Honeyball

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 36"-48"

Width: 36"-48"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack® flower by Forestfarm
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