Neillia tanakae
Tanaka's stephanandra
S. tanakae is a deciduous thicket forming shrub with arching stems bearing sharply 3-lobed mid-greenleaves which turn yellow, orange or purple in autumn, and greenish cream flowers produced in paniclesin summer; the orange-brown stems are attractive through the winter
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Purple Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Neillia are deciduous shrubs and subshrubs with lobed leaves carried on graceful, arching branches. Profuse sprays of small flowers appear in late spring and early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained fertile soil in full sun or part shade
Propagation
Separate rooted suckers from autumn to early spring; take greenwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings during summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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