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‘Sixteen Candles’ is a summersweet cultivar that is noted for its erect, candle-like flower spikes and compact size. It is a densely-branched, rounded, suckering deciduous shrub that typically grows 3-5′ tall and features narrow, fluffy, bottlebrush-like, terminal spires (racemes to 6″ long) of extremely fragrant, creamy white flowers which bloom on the current year’s growth for approximately 4-6 weeks in mid-summer. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies and bees. Somewhat unique among summer-flowering shrubs because of its ability to bloom in shady locations. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
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Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers part shade and consistently moist, acidic, sandy soils. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Tolerates clay soils. Tolerates full shade. Promptly remove root suckers unless naturalized look is desired. Propagate by cuttings. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Summersweet |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | to 5 ft. |
| Width | to 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | July to August |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
