Leycesteria formosa - Description

Potted Leycesteria formosa
Common Name: Himalayan Honeysuckle
Other Names: Flowering Nutmeg, Pheasant Berry
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters with a similar spread.

Leycesteria formosa - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your healthy Leycesteria formosa plant will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Leycesteria formosa - Characteristics

Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters with a similar spread.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous, losing its leaves in the winter.
Preferred Position: Partial shade to full sun, can tolerate a variety of positions.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Upright and arching stems with clusters of pendulous, tubular flowers followed by attractive berries.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Generally hardy in most Irish climates.
Diseases: Resistant to most common garden diseases.

Leycesteria formosa - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal as a border plant, hedge, or as part of a mixed shrub planting. Attracts pollinators and provides seasonal interest with its flowers and berries.

Leycesteria formosa - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Partial shade to full sun.
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is generally frost hardy in Irish climates.
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderately fast-growing.
Pruning Advice: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged growth and shape the plant.

Leycesteria formosa - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Plant in the spring after the last frost.
Instruction: Choose well-drained soil and dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Place the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this plant.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a location with partial shade to full sun, ensuring it has enough space to grow.
Plant Spacing: Space plants at least 1 to 2 meters apart.

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead growth.
Facts About Product: Leycesteria formosa, also known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, is prized for its unique and attractive pendulous flowers and berries. It's a versatile shrub that can add charm and interest to your garden with its seasonal blooms and fruiting.

Enhance your garden's beauty with the delightful Leycesteria formosa. Its fast growth, attractive flowers, and berries make it a wonderful addition to any Irish garden. Order yours today and enjoy the beauty and versatility of this lovely shrub.