LEYCESTERIA
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LEYCESTERIA
Commonly known as Golden Himalayan honeysuckle
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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
None -
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)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Leycesteria - Growing Guide
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