LEYCESTERIA formosa
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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
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
A subject popular in Victorian shrubberies. Wildlife plant - birds eat berries. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Himalayas, western China. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousTapered, dark-green leaves to 17cm (7in) long.
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Red
Wine red -
SpikesPendent spikes to 10cm (4in) long, terminally, or from the upper leaf axils
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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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 heightUpright, thicket-forming shrub with attractive bamboo-like first-year shoots. Flowers are followed by spherical, red-purple 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) -
Autumn 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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