Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Pots/Garden (overwinter indoors)
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Leycesteria formosa
Family: (Caprifoliaceae)
Shrub to 6′. Himalayan Honeysuckle. Green, hollow, upright shoots bear panicles of white flowers surrounded by wine red bracts in summer. These are followed by bead-like fruits that begin sea-green, becoming maroon, then purplish black. This ripening at different speeds gives a wonderful multi-coloured effect. Sun. 3 & T2