Leycesteria formosa - 'Purple Rain' (Himalayan Honeysucke)
Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.
Common Missspellings: Leycisteria, Laycestaria, Leycesterea, Laycisterea