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Himalayan Honeysuckle

Leycesteria formosa

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Overview

Leycesteria formosa, commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub with graceful, arching branches. Reaching up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it boasts hollow, bamboo-like stems and lush green leaves. In summer to fall, pendulous clusters of white flowers and purple bracts add a dramatic flair, attracting butterflies and birds. Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type Shrub
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — shrub with red and white blooms
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub with graceful; measuring about 2 to 8 inches longHimalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; this plant is appreciated forHimalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — pendulous clusters of white flowers and purple bracts add a dramatic flair; reaching up to 6 feet, image 70Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — commonly known as Himalayan HoneysuckleHimalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — attracting butterflies and birdsHimalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — provided they are well-drained+89

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

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Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — shrub with red and white blooms
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub with graceful; measuring about 2 to 8 inches long
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; this plant is appreciated for
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — pendulous clusters of white flowers and purple bracts add a dramatic flair; reaching up to 6 feet, image 70
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — attracting butterflies and birds
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — provided they are well-drained
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle or Pheasant Berry; is a deciduous shrub with graceful, image 51
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — leafy presence to its surroundings
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle; pendulous clusters of white flowers and purple bracts add a dramatic
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle; pendulous clusters of white flowers and purple bracts add a, image 45
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub with graceful; measuring about 2 to 8 inches long, image 68
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub that brings a unique exotic flair to any landscape; it is characterized by its graceful
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — attracting butterflies and birds; arching canes which can reach a height of 6 to 8 feet, image 71
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Leycesteria formosa is hardy in USDA zones 7-9 and flourishes in a variety of soil types
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — It is characterized by its graceful; provided they are well-drained, image 53
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Reaching up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it boasts hollow, bamboo-like stems and lush green, image 69
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub that brings a unique exotic flair to any landscape; it is characterized by its, image 52
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — It is characterized by its graceful; provided they are well-drained
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Leycesteria formosa is hardy in USDA zones 7-9 and flourishes in a variety of soil types; these blossoms are
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — is a deciduous shrub with graceful; measuring about 2 to 8 inches long, image 46
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — Leycesteria formosa is hardy in USDA zones 7-9 and flourishes in a variety of soil types; these, image 59
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) — arching canes which can reach a height of 6 to 8 feet
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