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Leycesteria formosa ‘Purple Rain’

Himalayan Honeysuckle 'Purple Rain'

Low Maintenance Hardiness H5

Pendulous white flowers framed by rich purple bracts are followed by dark berries on Leycesteria formosa ‘Purple Rain’. This fast-growing shrub provides late-summer colour and wildlife interest, reaching around 1.5 to 2 metres and responding well to hard spring pruning.
SKU: LEYC-2-Y
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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, flowering month
July, flowering month
August, flowering month
September, flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Max Spread
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Full Shade Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H5 (−15 to −10 °C) Cold-hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Coastal Areas
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • Generally pest-free
  • Low Maintenance

Leycesteria formosa ‘Purple Rain’ Description

Leycesteria formosa ‘Purple Rain’ is a vigorous deciduous shrub with upright green stems, pointed leaves and long hanging flower clusters. Small white flowers are surrounded by prominent dark purple to burgundy bracts from summer into autumn, followed by red berries that mature to deep purple and are readily eaten by birds. Plants generally reach around 1.5 to 2 metres high and wide. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy, quick growing and well suited to informal Irish borders and wildlife gardens. Birds can distribute the seeds, so occasional seedlings may appear. Cut older stems back firmly in spring to encourage a fresh framework of vigorous shoots and maintain a dense, manageable shrub.

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