Leycesteria formosa 'Notbruce' (Golden Lanterns™ Honeysuckle, Notobruce Himalayan Honeysuckle)


Botanical Information

FamilyCaprifoliaceae
GenusLeycesteria
Speciesformosa
Cultivar'Notbruce'
Registered NameGolden Lanterns®
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)15 - 25
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread1.5 - 2.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLeycesteria formosa 'Notbruce' is a medium-sized bushy deciduous shrub with yellow-green leaves and small white tubular flowers surrounded by wine-coloured bracts.
ShapeFountain-shaped or arching.
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Protect roots in the winter in colder climates.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, bright yellow-green with copper colouring when young, apex caudate, venation reticulate (smaller veins forming a network), margins undulate (widely wavy).
Flower DescriptionDrooping maroon-coloured leaf-like bracts give way to small white, tubular flowers.
Fruit DescriptionGlossy purple berries emerge in autumn.

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