Clethra Alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ 3 Gal

Summersweet - Sixteen Candles

Clethra alnifolia

NC Native. Compact, and covered in upright 4-6” flower stalks with fragrant white flowers that can be found standing upright enough to resembles candles on a birthday cake. Stunning yellow fall color. Native to stream banks & moist areas.  Deciduous.

🐝Pollinator magnet!

🦌Deer resistant: these aren't top of the deer menu.

💧Moisture: These plants love water! Be generous, especially when they are young and during any dry spells.

Sun to partial shade. Best blooming in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight).

4-5’T x 2-3’W.

Zones 3-9, cold hardy down to -40F.

💚Plant Nerd: Selected by famed plantsman Michael Dirr, 'Sixteen Candles' is a seedling of 'Hummingbird', a plant introduction by UGA.