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LEYCESTERIA formosa
Himalayan Honeysuckle

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Main asset

Clusters of purple bracts persisting for a long time on the plant, contrasting with the white flowers then the black fruits. Easy plant, strong, hardy, drought resistant.

Remarks

Prune the branches at 2/3 of their height in early spring to encourage the growth of new vigorous stems.

A deciduous shrub native to the mountains of China and the Himalayas, the Himalayan Honeysuckle is very original and full of interest. Its growth is vigorous, it forms shrubs of hollow stems erected, a bit like a bamboo. Its lanceolate foliage is dark green. In late summer, it produces clusters of purple bracts, then appear small white tubular flowers, soon followed by juicy black fruits, appreciated by pheasants (among others).

Uses: shrub beds, planters

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: trained and flared
Height: 1.80 m x 1.50 m (6 ft x 5 ft)
Growth: fast
Flowering period: August to October
Époque de fructification : October-November

Shape and colours:

Foliage shape: lanceolate
Foliage colour: dark green
Foliage colour in autumn: purplish
Flowers shape: tubulate
Flowers colour: white
Forme des fruits : berries
Couleur des fruits : black

Plantation:

Soil type: all
Exposure: sun, part-shade
Hardiness: - 20 °C (-4 °F - USDA zone 6b)