Leycesteria formosa

Spotted this at work today and thought it looked unusual. Can anyone tell me what it is?

Himalayas honeysuckle I think

Yes it is @brighton posh name is leycesteria (I've probably spelt that wrong) 😊

@brighton @angiecrazycatlady thanks ladies 😊👍

It has a habit of spreading like wildfire! Which in my garden has been great, and it doesn't seem to mind being hacked back when outgrowing its welcome

I have a a large area of fencing I'd like to cover quickly so it sounds like this should do the trick. Good advice, thanks @mrsmiddleton 😊

It'll certainly do that. Tricky to train, grab it and tease it- but boy does it grow fast and strong!

@mrsmiddleton Gail, does this like shade? 🤔😀

It seems to be fine on the sunny side of my garden and also on the semi shaded side- I would guess it'd be fine!