Neillia affinis
spiraea-like neillia
An upright, deciduous shrub to 2m tall, with arching, angular, red-brown branches and sharply toothed, lobed leaves that taper to a long point; the foliage takes on red tints in autumn. From late spring to early summer it produces short spikes of 10-15, small, bell-shaped pink flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
See pruning group 2
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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