
Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’
A dense rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Noted for its erect, candle-like flower spikes. The creamy white blooms are 6″ tall and extremely fragrant when they bloom in mid-summer. Prefers partial shade and moist soils.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Rounded | |
FOLIAGE |
Dark green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Yellow | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
4 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
5 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
2 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
3 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |