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There is no need to sacrifice appearance when it comes to serving the local wildlife because these are tidy, sleek, and highly decorative, yet overflowing with wildlife allure. Florets of white tubular flowers encourage the formation of excellent round spheres, which are encased in a swarm of yellow-tipped, pin-like stamens, lending this deciduous shrub heavenly looks through midsummer. The profoundly rich nectar fragrance will appeal to both you and the bees and butterflies. Birds are rewarded in the autumn when the golf ball-sized lychee-like fruits provide an ample supply of seeds. Cephalanthus 'Magical Moonlight' flourishes in most non-alkaline soils and can even survive on tough, damp ground that is prone to seasonal waterlogging. Be one of the first in the UK to cultivate the completely remarkable Button Bush. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 2m (6',6).