Leycesteria formosa 'Notbruce' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
These produce red fruits from October onwards. The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit decoration * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * red shoots

Growth habit
Himalayan honeysuckle is upright in structure.

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).

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

Flower
The dark red flowers 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.