Selected as a seedling of Hummingbird Clethra by Michael Dirr for its compact form and flowers that are held upright on the plant like candles on a birthday cake. Selected from native species.
Product Description
CLETHRA alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ – Sixteen Candles Summersweet
Selected as a seedling of Hummingbird Clethra by Michael Dirr for its compact form and flowers that are held upright on the plant like candles on a birthday cake. The lustrous dark green foliage is a nice backdrop for the bright white flowers that are a magnet for the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Selected from native species.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Sand, Loam, Clay, High Organic Matter
Size: Height 30in. Width 36-42in.
Zone: 4-9
Flower: Creamy White Spikes
Bloom Time: July to August
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Showy Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Deer Tolerant, Native