Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Botanical Name: Clethra 'Sixteen Candles'
Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
About Sixteen Candles Summersweet
A summer blooming shrub prized for its late bloom, deep green foliage and adaptability to shade and wet conditions. This well-branched variety is bred to have larger flowers that bloom for a prolonged period. Add it to beds and borders.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow and Bronze
Bloom Time:
Jul-Aug
Sun Exposure:
Likes Shade to Part Shade
Growth Rate:
Slow
Mature Shape:
Oval
Mature Height:
4ft to 5ft
Mature Width:
2ft to 3ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Wet Soils
Attracts Pollinators
Deer – low browse
Attracts Birds