| Leycesteria formosa | Himalayan honeysuckle | ||
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Origin:East Asia (Himalayas/W China/E Tibet) This relative of our native honeysuckles can reach five feet in height. It produces flowers in drooping spikes in the later part of summer. Juicy berries succeed the flowers. This species is now frequently found as a garden escape in Northern Ireland. |
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