Leycesteria formosa

Plant

Leycesteria formosa is a deciduous shrub in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the Himalaya and southwestern China.

Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, Himalayan Nutmeg, Pheasant Berry Leycesteria formosa

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Growing Info:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.

Germination: can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

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Detailed Listing For

Botanical Name:

Leycesteria formosa

Family:

Caprifoliaceae

Genus:

Leycesteria

Species:

formosa

Common Name:

Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, Himalayan Nutmeg, Pheasant Berry

Height:

3-6 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone: