Sixteen Candles Summersweet

Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Adorning landscapes with upright, candle-like spikes of fragrant white flowers, this summersweet variety is a symphony of elegance and aroma. Each bloom is like a fragrant note in nature's sonnet.

Plant classification

Plant Type: Shrub

Hardiness Zones

Minimum: 3a

MAXIMUM: 9a

Dimensions

Average HEIGHT (in): 30

AVERAGE WIDTH (in): 30

Needs

WATER NEEDS: Low

LIGHT NEEDS: Full Sun/Part Shade

When in Bloom

BLOOM SEASON: Summer

BLOOM COLOR: White

Care Tips

Provide wind protection in coldest areas. This plant can handle just about any pH level, but it will grow best in acidic soil. The soil should also be moist or well-drained. Keep the soil consistently damp (not saturated), and water before it dries out. Fertilize using a slow-release plant food during the early sprin

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