Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

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(Sweet Pepper Bush) A compact small shrub, Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' is covered with masses of long-lasting white flower spikes (up to 15 cm long each) in late summer. These flowers are very fragrant and also popular with insects, particularly butterflies.

Grows well in a large container!

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3 litre pot

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A compact small shrub, Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' is covered with masses of long-lasting white flower spikes (up to 15 cm long each) in late summer. These flowers are very fragrant and also popular with insects, particularly butterflies.

The leaves can turn strong shades of yellow before falling in autumn. Lovely small shrub ideal for a sunny border.

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, lime-free or acidic soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - August.
Flower Colour: White
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' grows to be a small rounded shrub.
- Height: 1 m (3 ft)
- Spread: 1 m (3 ft)

Pruning: Prune Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' to shape or remove dead / damaged stems in early spring.

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Honey Fungus Resistant, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Suitable for Containers, Scented, Flowers in Summer

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