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LEYCESTERIA formosa
Commonly known as Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
Pheasant Berry - with wine-red flower bracts and large red fruits which turn purple
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DeciduousTapered, dark-green leaves to 17cm (7in) long.
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RedWine red
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, thicket-forming shrub with attractive bamboo-like first-year shoots. Flowers are followed by spherical, red-purple berries
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sunshelter from cold winds.
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Partial shade
LEYCESTERIA formosa
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowA subject popular in Victorian shrubberies. Wildlife plant - birds eat berries.Ornamental barkPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originHimalayas, western China.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSpikesPendent spikes to 10cm (4in) long, terminally, or from the upper leaf axils
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable 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.
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Leycesteria - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of LEYCESTERIA formosa
LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Golden Lanterns'
Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
young foliage is a delicate yellow becoming lighter yellow. Best in partial shade
LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Little Lanterns'
Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry
small growing form with golden-green leaves, white pendant flowers and purple berries
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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