About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningSee pruning group 2
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free