neillia
Neillia sinensis
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White to pink
Garden uses
Notes
Neillia (Neillia sinensis) is a shrub for hedges and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 3 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. White to pink flowers open in late spring and early summer. Plan for that size when you plant a hedge.
Pairs well with Common broom, Ostrich fern, and Wild bergamot.
Native range
China.