{"product_id":"leycesteria-golden-lanterns-10-litre-pot","title":"Leycesteria Golden Lanterns 10 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eLeycesteria formosa ‘Golden Lanterns’ – Bright Foliage with Seasonal Drama\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eLeycesteria formosa ‘Golden Lanterns’, or Himalayan Honeysuckle, offers a fresh twist on the classic Leycesteria. Its vivid golden foliage glows through spring and summer, contrasting beautifully with cascading purple-red bracts and delicate white flowers. In autumn, the display continues as glossy purple-black berries form, attracting birds and extending seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThis bold, easy-care shrub grows vigorously, making it an excellent choice for brightening shady corners, filling gaps, or adding wildlife value to mixed borders and informal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eTypically reaches 1.5–2 m tall and wide, with strong upright stems that can be cut back annually to rejuvenate growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eHardy and adaptable, thriving in sun or partial shade. Performs well in most soils, provided they are not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eWhy Choose Leycesteria ‘Golden Lanterns’?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eGolden Foliage – Vibrant leaves add light and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eSummer to Autumn Display – Purple bracts, white flowers, and dark berries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eWildlife-Friendly – Berries attract birds, flowers support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFast-Growing – Quickly fills borders or screens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun or partial shade; foliage glows brightest in sun.\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist but well-drained, fertile soils.\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water well during the first growing season.\u003cbr data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply general fertiliser in spring to encourage vigour.\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cut stems to the ground in late winter or early spring for strong new shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e \u003ch2 data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Planting Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003ePlant as a bold focal point in borders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003ePair with dark-leaved shrubs or grasses for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eUse in wildlife-friendly gardens for flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eBrightens woodland edges or informal plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50030447132998,"sku":"169922","price":42.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/a52b910a-24cf-4d35-88d4-cdfee38d9fc9.jpg?v=1758200895","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/leycesteria-golden-lanterns-10-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}