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LEYCESTERIA crocothyrsos
Commonly known as Golden Himalayan honeysuckle
Upright shrub with arching shoots and golden yellow flowers. Reintroduced by Roy Lancaster
£16.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
India(Assam), northern Burma. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousTapered leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Yellow
Golden yellow -
RacemesArching, terminal racemes 12-17cm (4¾-6¾in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flowers to 2cm (¾in) long with wide-spreading lobes, followed by small green berries.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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