NEILLIA thibetica
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NEILLIA thibetica
Attractive shrub with erect downy stems & pink flowers in arching racemes
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western China. -
DeciduousOvate or ovate-oblong 3-lobed, long-pointed, toothed, bright-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
RacemesArching racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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TubularTubular-bell-shaped to 1cm (½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightThicket-forming, suckering shrub
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Neillia thibetica - Growing Guide
