Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The purple-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Growth habit
Himalayan honeysuckle 'Purple Rain' 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, protection from the sun is only recommended in case of frost. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The purple flowers appear in panicles from July to September.

fruit
The berries of Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' is a heartroot.