Bottlebrush Buckeye 'Rogers' (Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers'): 30-Inch Flower Spikes Blooming Later

Overview

'Rogers' is a suckering deciduous shrub (10 feet tall, 15 feet wide) with white bottlebrush-like flowers up to 30 inches long—significantly longer than the species—and blooming a couple weeks later. Broad leaves turn gold in fall.

Cultivation

Partial shade preferred; full sun with adequate moisture. Moist, well-drained soil. Prune dead/crossing branches in late winter.

Landscape Uses

Medium to large gardens. Suckering habit. Deer tolerant.