Neillia affinis - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Spiraea-like neillia (Neillia affinis) is a bushy, upright shrub that produces pink-coloured flowers. They appear from May to June. The Spiraea-like neillia also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Spiraea-like neillia are medium green, egg-shaped. Spiraea-like neillia turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Spiraea-like neillia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spiraea-like neillia is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge