Himalayan Honeysuckle — Shrubs
Leycesteria
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — hardy in most of the UK.
- Plant out
- Mar
- In flower
- May
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H4
- Season
- spring
- Height
- 150–250 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Safe around pets
Growing notes
Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart. In flower May.
Safe around pets
The fruit of Himalayan honeysuckle sold as an ornamental is not meant to be eaten, though it is considered low in toxicity. Eating a large amount may cause a mild stomach upset in a person or a pet. If that happens, get medical advice for a person or contact your vet for an animal.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal