Leycesteria formosa 'Little Lanterns' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® (Leycesteria formosa) is a compact small shrub that produces dark red and white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to August. These produce purple fruits from October. The Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® also has lanceolate, golden-yellow leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * red shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® are golden yellow, lanceolate. Red shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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 'Little Lanterns'® 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-white flowers of Himalayan honeysuckle 'Little Lanterns'® appear in panicles from July to August.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Leycesteria formosa 'Little Lanterns'® is a heartroot.