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Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leycesteria formosa
Other names
Himalayan honeysuckle, Flowering nutmeg, Granny's curls, Pheasant berry
Genus
Leycesteria 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
Fragrance
Fruit is fragrant.
Habit
Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Dark-crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Leycesteria formosa
Other names
Himalayan honeysuckle, Flowering nutmeg, Granny's curls, Pheasant berry
Genus
Leycesteria 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Fruit is fragrant.
Habit
Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Dark-crimson in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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