Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain'

Himalaya Honeysuckle, Pheasant Berry

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, red, white
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Seashore, specimen, woodland garden
Height 39" to 5' / 100cm to 1.40m
Spread 31" to 39" / 80cm to 100cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive