Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' | 1 gal. pot
$25.00
SKU
CLEALN12-NA_C
'Sixteen Candles' holds the flowers upright like candles on a birthday cake, thus the name. Panicles of intensely fragrant white flowers, 4 to 6" long, bloom from late June into July. Thrives in moist to wet soil, but will tolerate drought as well. Likes sun or shade. AKA "16 Candles"
The lovely fragrance of clethra is a wonderful addition to summer breezes! 'Sixteen Candles' holds the flowers upright like candles on a birthday cake, thus the name. Panicles of white flowers, 4 to 6 inches long, bloom from late June into July. Thrives in moist to wet soil, but will tolerate drought as well. Likes sun or shade, making clethra a native plant that's hard to beat either as an accent plant or in masses for lots of impact! AKA "16 Candles"
| Common Name | Summersweet |
|---|---|
| Genus | Clethra |
| Species | alnifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Sixteen Candles' |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained, Wet |
| Soil Type | Not picky |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Habit | Mound |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Height | 30-36 in |
| Plant Width | 42-48 in |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Period | Late May |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Trees, Shrubs & Vines |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -15 degrees F |
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