Neillia sinensis

A lovely Chinese species. Fresh green ovate serrated leaves. Interesting, peeling bark on older plants. Rose-coloured, tubular flws in clusters of 10-20, May-July. Very long blooming and blooms profusely. Easy to grow in any but very dry soil. Arching canes of Spiraea-like stems. Young foliage is bronzy-purple. Moist but well-drained soil. H:6-8ft, spr:6-8ft.