Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Clethra Alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
Overview
The Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' Summersweet is a deciduous shrub renowned for its upright, candle-like white blooms, exuding a delightful fragrance. Its compact growth reaches 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width. Flourishing in full sun to part shade, this adaptable shrub thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Foliage turns yellow in fall, supporting pollinators with late-season nectar. Hardy in Zones 4-9, it's an excellent choice for small gardens and borders.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 4–9
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- High
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 2–3 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Clethraceae
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