Photo of Neillia sinensis foliage by Karl Gercens III

Photo by Karl Gercens III

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Neillia sinensis

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 7'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Neillia sinensis plant details

Neillia sinensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neillia sinensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 7 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rare, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neillia sinensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another lovely but easy-going Spiraea relative from China, this medium-sized shrub has gracefully arching branches which are decorated not only by bronzy-purple young leaves but also creamy-white flowers in summer. S/M
Popular in Europe, this Chinese lovely is not well-known in the US. Ovate leaves are double serrated and fresh, deep green. Interesting, crumbling bark on older plants. Rose-colored, tubular flowers in clusters of 10-20 blooms in May thru July. Very long blooming and blooms profusely. Easy to grow in any but very dry soil. Arching canes of Spiraea-like stems. Young foliage is bronzy-purple.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Neillia sinensis plant

How to Grow Neillia sinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
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