Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle)
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2.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Leycesteria formosa
Other names: Himalayan honeysuckle, Flowering nutmeg, Granny's curls, Pheasant berry
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Genus: Leycesteria
Species: L. formosa - L. formosa is a vigorous, deciduous shrub grown for its pendant racemes of white flowers and showy, dark red bracts and purple-red pendant clusters of berries in autumn.
Leycesteria formosa is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Dark-crimson in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Dark-purple in Autumn
Fragrance: Fruit is fragrant.
Habit: Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with: Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' (Heavenly bamboo 'Fire Power'), Nandina domestica (Heavenly bamboo), Deutzia x hybrida 'Mont Rose' (Deutzia 'Mont Rose')
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in sun or dappled shade in a sheltered position. Dislikes heavy, wet soils.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa)
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I have had this in the garden for two years flowering beautifully and this year the leaves were very small and the flowers were tiny and sparse.
Can anyone tell me what I have done wrong please?
In the spring it was attacked with the frost/snow and the tips went black which I chopped off!.
Many thanks for any help as usual.
Oh - it is about 7 foot tall and the clump is about 2 feet across.
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- Posted: Wed. 27th October 2010 14:40
- Last reply: Thu. 28th October 2010 07:22
ill plant
Comment from
the leave turning yellow could be a few things,
one, because it's a newly planted plant (this year) the roots may not out into the soil enough to surport the plants water requirements, dew to lack of rain or watering by yourself,
two, the plant may be planted in a windy enviroment, drying the leaves out,
three, a lack of food, mimerals or compost in the soil, the plant will shut down the lower leave to protect it self,
time of year when the plant sheds its leaves over winter,
i would mulch around the root area (6"deep and 2ft around ) then in spring time place some blood/fish &bone fertelizer around the root area, cover with fresh mulch and water more,
can you tell me how tall the plant is now, as you may to prune to half size to encourage more root run and to develope the plant sturcture.
i hope this helps
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- Posted: Sat. 3rd October 2009 13:09
- Last reply: Sat. 3rd October 2009 14:05
why is my leycesteria formosa looking so ill
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i planted the above plant this spring in conditions that should be favourable. now for the last month some of the leaves on some shoots look yellow with rolling leaves in places, please help, should i prune it well back?
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- Posted: Fri. 2nd October 2009 13:38
- Last reply: Sat. 3rd October 2009 14:03
Leycesteria formosa
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In July and August, bees are attracted to the white, funnel-shaped flowers which are partially hidden by a leaf-like, purple bract. Later, blackbirds enjoy the ovoid, dark-purple berries which are produced in October. It is causing conservation problems in New Zealand where it has become an invasive weed but there is, happily, no sign of this happening in Britain.
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- Posted: Wed. 3rd June 2009 20:32
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