Leycesteria formosa
Himalayan Honeysuckle |
USDA Zone: 7-9 |
Plant number: 1.316.980
Himalayan Honeysuckle is a woody shrub, often included in the perennial border. Plants produce upright bamboo-like hollow stems of a beautiful powdery grey colour. White honeysuckle flowers are held in drooping clusters of deep red bracts, later followed by showy purple-black edible berries, said to taste like toffee. An amazing cut flower. Best used as a specimen shrub towards the back of a sunny border. Good deer resistance. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Sometimes known in England as Pheasant Berry because pheasants are said to gobble the fruit.
Further details for
Leycesteria formosa
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Red White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Culinary Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Massed Tall/Screening Specimen
Flower Head Size Large
Height 180-240 cm 70-94 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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