Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'
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2009
A profusion of upright fragrant white flower spikes is the star of summer. Autumn foliage is golden yellow. A highly rated eastern native variety with dense, compact habit, perfect for small gardens. Effective in mass or use as single specimen. Ideal for perennial borders or foundation beds. Butterfly and bee nectar plant Grows well in wet areas. Deciduous shrub Full to partial sun. Slow growing to 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEE-thra al-nee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow-growing, compact habit 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Key Feature | Compact Habit |
Provide moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid hot, dry sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in early spring. Blooms on current season's growth; prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
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