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Neillia thibetica

Also Known As

Neillia longiracemosa

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Neillia thibetica plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neillia thibetica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare, serrated leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neillia thibetica

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as N. longiracemosa according to Dirr (Krussman claims affinis to be very close to longiracemosa and I admit I'm confused), it grows to 6' or so in height with a graceful arching habit and bears long terminal racemes of up to 60 rosy-pink flowers in spring.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Small tubular pink flowers in groups at the stem tips (long terminal racemes if you prefer the jargon of the trade) Gracefully arching branches. A Tibet/Chinese native related to Spiraea's but with very attractive, larger, toothed leaves on downy stems. A blooming powerhouse that can have as many as 60 blooms per raceme. Looks delicate but tough as nails as long as soil doesn't dry out - which positively annoys Neillia's! Prune after flowering.