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susanjaleel

Leycesteria formosa

  • Season Icon Mid SummerMid Summer 2015
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susanjaleel

Help me identify this plant

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susanjaleel

Ive also uploaded a close-up of the flower if this bush. It was planted 2 years ago during landscaping but, although attractive, it is now tall and weighty in its current position against a brick wall. Do i prune and, if so, when?

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richard.spicer.7906

Morning @susanjaleel, looking at the closeup of the flower, it might be a type of Leycesteria (Himalayan Honeysuckle). They look very similar, where the flowers are covered by distinctive bracts. Does it develop into berries after flowering?

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justin

Hi Susan 👋 probably best to prune back immediately after flowering. They do tend to like a sheltered wall so it's probably liking its spot against that wall.

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susanjaleel

Thanks both, I'm grateful.

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