Leycesteris Golden Lanterns "Himalayan honeysuckle" (10 Litre Pot)

A beautiful cultivar, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' has arching stems covered with soft-golden leaves and drooping, claret and white flowers in late summer. These flowers are followed by dark purplish-black berries in autumn, popular with wildlife in particular pheasants.

 A superb garden plant, ideal for brightening up a semi-shaded area and excellent as part of a low maintenance border or for planting in a woodland garden. Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' can be pruned hard if required for growing in a garden with limited space.

- Height after 10 years - Full sun or light, dappled shade.

- Well drained, fertile soil

- Reasonably hardy

- Flowers from June to September.

- Moderate rate of growth