Himalayan honeysuckle
Leycesteria formosa
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White with deep red bracts Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
red,purple,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Himalayan honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. During the summer (spring to fall) water the plant deeply twice a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. In the winter, reduce the frequency of watering to only every 2-3 weeks. Avoid over-watering, as these plants are sensitive to water logging and can quickly suffer from root rot and other plant diseases.
sunlight
Himalayan honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) needs a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. It grows best in sunny or partially sunny spots with partial shade in the afternoon. It is not very demanding when it comes to light, but prefers more light if given the choice. In most regions, it will do best with morning sun and afternoon shade, so planting in a spot that gets full sun after 11am is ideal. In cooler or milder climates, full sun is best.
pruning
Himalayan honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa) should be pruned once or twice a year, ideally in late winter or early spring. Pruning should done lightly, removing any dead, damaged or crossing shoots, as well as those that are competing for light and air circulation. In addition, light shaping pruning to create a bushier shape can help keep Himalayan honeysuckle from becoming leggy and open. A light pruning of up to a third of the stems can also be done just as flower buds start to form in late spring or early summer, but always keep some flower buds intact to get the best looking blooms for the following season.
