Leycesteria formosa
what are the propagation methods for the leycesteria formosa ?
Yefferson O'Sullivan
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what are the propagation methods for the leycesteria formosa ?
Posted: Thursday 10th of December 2015 09:02 PM Last reply: Thursday 6th of March 2025 12:42 PM
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Hi Cathy,
Thank you so much for you quick response. I am delighted all is not lost and I will put that advice to good use. Thank you again for your time!!
Ann
Thank you so much for you quick response. I am delighted all is not lost and I will put that advice to good use. Thank you again for your time!!
Ann
Posted: Thursday 28th of October 2010 06:22 AM
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Hi, Ann,
I suspect when it was damaged by frost, many of the buds were killed (it flowers on the previous year's growth and the best time to prune is early autumn). But, it couldn't have been helped. Apply a thick, dry winter mulch this autumn and keep the plant sheltered from cold, drying winds. If spring frost/snow is expected, protect with hessian or horticultural fleece. Hopefully this will give it the rest/protection it needs to put on a great show next year.
Kathy C
I suspect when it was damaged by frost, many of the buds were killed (it flowers on the previous year's growth and the best time to prune is early autumn). But, it couldn't have been helped. Apply a thick, dry winter mulch this autumn and keep the plant sheltered from cold, drying winds. If spring frost/snow is expected, protect with hessian or horticultural fleece. Hopefully this will give it the rest/protection it needs to put on a great show next year.
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 27th of October 2010 06:33 PM
Himalayan Honeysuckle (Leycesteria formosa)
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I have had this in the garden for two years flowering beautifully and this year the leaves were very small and the flowers were tiny and sparse.
Can anyone tell me what I have done wrong please?
In the spring it was attacked with the frost/snow and the tips went black which I chopped off!.
Many thanks for any help as usual.
Oh - it is about 7 foot tall and the clump is about 2 feet across.
Can anyone tell me what I have done wrong please?
In the spring it was attacked with the frost/snow and the tips went black which I chopped off!.
Many thanks for any help as usual.
Oh - it is about 7 foot tall and the clump is about 2 feet across.
Posted: Wednesday 27th of October 2010 01:40 PM Last reply: Friday 7th of March 2025 04:58 PM
How nice of you to be back!
Nicola
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Hi Martin - very happy to see a note from you. Many thanks for your advice for Anne too. She might not see it as you added your reply as a new thread. So I've added a link so she can find your answer and offer of help too. All the best, Nicola
Posted: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:05 PM Last reply: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:05 PM
Thanks for the reply Andrew!
Nicola
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It is nice to see you here! Nicola
Posted: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:03 PM Last reply: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:03 PM
Reply from Martin too
Nicola
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Hi Anne,
Martin (WindyGale) has also posted a reply to you. To read it click here Ill plant
All the best Nicola
Martin (WindyGale) has also posted a reply to you. To read it click here Ill plant
All the best Nicola
Posted: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:03 PM Last reply: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 01:03 PM
ill plant
Martin Gale (windygale)
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the leave turning yellow could be a few things,
one, because it's a newly planted plant (this year) the roots may not out into the soil enough to surport the plants water requirements, dew to lack of rain or watering by yourself,
two, the plant may be planted in a windy enviroment, drying the leaves out,
three, a lack of food, mimerals or compost in the soil, the plant will shut down the lower leave to protect it self,
time of year when the plant sheds its leaves over winter,
i would mulch around the root area (6"deep and 2ft around ) then in spring time place some blood/fish &bone fertelizer around the root area, cover with fresh mulch and water more,
can you tell me how tall the plant is now, as you may to prune to half size to encourage more root run and to develope the plant sturcture.
i hope this helps
one, because it's a newly planted plant (this year) the roots may not out into the soil enough to surport the plants water requirements, dew to lack of rain or watering by yourself,
two, the plant may be planted in a windy enviroment, drying the leaves out,
three, a lack of food, mimerals or compost in the soil, the plant will shut down the lower leave to protect it self,
time of year when the plant sheds its leaves over winter,
i would mulch around the root area (6"deep and 2ft around ) then in spring time place some blood/fish &bone fertelizer around the root area, cover with fresh mulch and water more,
can you tell me how tall the plant is now, as you may to prune to half size to encourage more root run and to develope the plant sturcture.
i hope this helps
Posted: Saturday 3rd of October 2009 12:09 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:01 PM
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If the plant has only looked sad for the last month and not before I suspect it is just getting ready for autumn leaf fall. A lot of people worry un-necessarily at this time of year about poorly looking or diseased leaves on all manner of deciduous plants. Your leycesteria will lose most if not all its leaves in the coming months and what it is doing is absorbing back into the rest of the plant any goodness in the leaf before this happens. Leycesteria can be hard pruned I would suggest lightly cutting back the long growths now and if required pruning further in spring. But dont forget if it is in berry the birds will feed on these. If the problem has been going on longer or returns in the spring let me know, but I suspect all will be forgotten about. Best Wishes Andrew Pantiles Nurseries.
Posted: Friday 2nd of October 2009 09:11 PM Last reply: Friday 2nd of October 2009 09:11 PM
why is my leycesteria formosa looking so ill
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i planted the above plant this spring in conditions that should be favourable. now for the last month some of the leaves on some shoots look yellow with rolling leaves in places, please help, should i prune it well back?
Posted: Friday 2nd of October 2009 12:38 PM Last reply: Saturday 15th of March 2025 12:09 PM
Leycesteria formosa
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In July and August, bees are attracted to the white, funnel-shaped flowers which are partially hidden by a leaf-like, purple bract. Later, blackbirds enjoy the ovoid, dark-purple berries which are produced in October. It is causing conservation problems in New Zealand where it has become an invasive weed but there is, happily, no sign of this happening in Britain.
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of June 2009 07:32 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:31 PM