Leycesteria
Leycesteria or Himalayan Honeysuckle
Leycesteria are deciduous shrubs sometimes referred to as Himalayan Honeysuckle or Flowering Nutmeg. Its arching stems bear soft, golden leaves and in the summer, months dangling maroon and white blooms emerge which are followed by purple-black berries in the autumn - which makes them a real favourite if you want to attract wildlife into the garden.
Where to Site Your Leycesteria
Leycesteria is an easy shrub to grow and looks great in woodland or coastal gardens - especially in dry areas.
How to Grow and Look After your Leycesteria
Grow Leycesteria in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
It can be pruned back hard if desired either in spring or after they have flowered
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Leycesteria Purple Rain 4.5 Litre Pot£21.00Leycesteria Purple Rain stunning, deciduous variety with green, arching stems and green leaves. With deep purple-red flowers with white centres hang in clusters through summer and autumn, followed by shiny, deep purple berries, that birds can feed on. Learn More -
Leycesteria Golden Lanterns 4.5 Litre Pot£21.00Leycesteria Golden Lanterns have golden folliage and pink flowers flowers in mid to late summer. These lovely flowers are followed by dark purplish-black fruit in autumn, popular with wildlife and pheasants in particular. Learn More
