Crimson Comet Buttonbush 1 Live Plant – Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Crimson Comet’ – 3 Gallon Pot

Crimson Comet Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Crimson Comet’) is a deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its unusual spherical flowers, sweet fragrance, and colorful ornamental fruits. In late spring, the plant produces distinctive white, satellite-like flower clusters with projecting floral structures that create a delicate, rounded appearance.

As the flowering season progresses, the blossoms develop into attractive, round red fruiting heads, adding another layer of seasonal interest. The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, making this cultivar a useful addition to pollinator landscapes, native-inspired gardens, and ornamental shrub borders.

Supplied as one live Crimson Comet Buttonbush in a 3 gallon nursery pot, this shrub generally performs well in full sun to partial shade and prefers consistently moist soil. Buttonbush is especially suitable for rain gardens, waterside plantings, and landscape areas where moisture is readily available.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by seller

Nursery Grade: G3

Supplier Code: AB

Common Name: Crimson Comet Buttonbush

Scientific Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Crimson Comet’

Plant Form: Live Potted Flowering Shrub

Flower Color: White

Fruit Color: Red

Flower Shape: Spherical, satellite-like clusters

Flowering Season: Late spring

Flower Fragrance: Fragrant

Growth Habit: Bushy, branching

Plant Type: Deciduous Ornamental Shrub

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Crimson Comet Buttonbush

• Scientific Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Crimson Comet’

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Nursery Grade: G3

• Supplier Code: AB

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental flowering shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Shape: Spherical, satellite-like

• Flowering Season: Late spring

• Flower Fragrance: Fragrant

• Fruit Color: Red

• Fruit Shape: Rounded ornamental fruiting heads

• Foliage Color: Green

• Growth Habit: Bushy, branching

• Pollinator Interest: Bees and butterflies

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–9; cultivar-specific range should be confirmed

• Soil Preference: Moist to wet soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate to high

• Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, rain gardens, moist borders

• Container Suitable: Yes, with consistent moisture

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; may ship dormant or leafless

• Primary Ornamental Features: Fragrant white flowers and round red fruiting heads

One live Crimson Comet Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Crimson Comet’), natural woody stems, seasonal green foliage, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Not specified by seller.

Nursery Grade: G3

Supplier Code: AB