Clethra alnif. 'Sixteen Candles' - 60-80 CM C10

Description
The Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' (Clethra alnifolia) is an upright, broad, compact small shrub that produces white, clustered flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown, rolling. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with humusy, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Scheineller.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate, toothed. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' is bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' is an upright, broad and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers of the Bush pepper 'Sixteen Candles' appear in clusters from July to September. They are strongly scented.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' are reddish-brown.

Root
Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched, runner-forming roots.