spiraea-like neillia
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- spiraea-like neillia (Neillia affinis)
- Genus
- Neillia
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spiraea-like neillia
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spiraea-like neillia
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spiraea-like neillia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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