Leycesteria formosa - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Himalayan honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) is an upright small shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces dark red flowers arranged in panicles from August to September. The Himalayan honeysuckle also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to approx. 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * red shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Himalayan honeysuckle are medium green, lanceolate. Red shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Himalayan honeysuckle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Himalayan honeysuckle is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Himalayan honeysuckle sets beautiful accents together with: Mock sweet woodruff, garden autumn anemone 'Pamina', tall pipe grass.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The dark red flowers of Himalayan honeysuckle appear in panicles from August to September.

Fruit
The red berries of Leycesteria formosa are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Leycesteria formosa is a heartroot.