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  • LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Little Lanterns'
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    LEYCESTERIA formosa 'Little Lanterns'

    Commonly known as Flowering nutmeg, Himalayan honeysuckle, Pheasant berry

    Small growing form with golden-green leaves, white pendant flowers and purple berries
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Good for a large container. Long season of interest with attractive foliage, flowers and fruit
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Himalaya, western China. Garden origin. UK. Charles Carr, Hilliers Nursery
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Heart-shaped leaves
    • White
    • Spikes
      Pendent spikes
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact shrub with attractive, bamboo-like shoots. Dark purple fruit in autumn
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
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