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LEYCESTERIA
PLUCKED from the shrubberies and game coverts of Victoriana an easy shrub for the modern wildlife garden and border foil for exotica.
Genus of about 6 species of suckering deciduous shrubs from cliffs and mountain woodland in India, the Himalaya, China and Burma.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSuckering shrubs with hollow, cane-like stems which collapse within 2-5 years, replacements appearing from the rootstock.
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Full sunshelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their terminal or axillary racemes of attractive flowers or bracts. Good for woodland gardens.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originIndia, Himalayas, China, BurmaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Leycesteria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LEYCESTERIA
LEYCESTERIA formosa
Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
Pheasant Berry - with wine-red flower bracts and large red fruits which turn purple
Gift-wrapping available
LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Golden Lanterns'
Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
young foliage is a delicate yellow becoming lighter yellow. Best in partial shade
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Little Lanterns'
Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
compact form. Bright golden-green leaves and white pendant flowers, followed by purple berries
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
