Himalayan Honeysuckle

[corylus]

Have been wondering what this shrub is in my garden for years, bought it for about £1 from a NT Plant Sale about 10 years ago. Lots of people have admired it but have only just managed to identify it via a friend.

Has anybody else got one of these splendid shrubs in the garden?

[woofgang]

yes, its lovely isn't it? I've got the golden version.
http://www.futuregardens.pl/media/products/d3fa6abea54f10db0e1f44a021f44886/images/thumbnail/big_Leycesteria-formosa-golden.jpg?lm=1387265353

[corylus]

Mine's just the usual variety but it's pretty splendid. Also have several giant scabious plants in the garden planted by the previous owner, don't see many of them around locally.

[Peaspeculiars]

Hiya, just a quick one - your photo Woofgang (beautiful pic) - I have a plant very similar to this which I've always been told was a 'Pheasant Berry' - Are they one of the same thing?
Thanks
Peas x

[woofgang]

yup

[Chipchopper]

aka:Lysteria.
Often self-seeds

[Peaspeculiars]

Awesome, cheers guys x

[woofgang]

chipchop, thats leycesteria...I think the other one is an infection!

[Chipchopper]

Oop's yeah thats what I meant Woof!
Thanks for the correction.