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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 -
Height2m (6½ft) -
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) -
Full sunshelter from cold winds. -
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 bark
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originHimalayas, western China.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSpikesPendent spikes to 10cm (4in) long, terminally, or from the upper leaf axils
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS groups 2 & 3
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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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
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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
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