In The Garden: Purple white flowers. Thick Stems. UK Garden

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Dugsey, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. Dugsey

    Dugsey Member

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    Hi Everyone,

    Just this year moved into a bungalow with established cottage garden. There is a large flowering plant about 72" high with thick stems, almost like bamboo, with drooping purple and white flowers. No one seems to know what it is. As I am planning alterations to the garden, I felt I should find out before its dug up ! Here is a pic of stems and flowers & leaves. Any help would be much appreciated. I am in North Somerset. South West UK.
     

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  2. Barbara Lloyd

    Barbara Lloyd Well-Known Member

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    Common Name Himalayan Honey suckle. Leycesteria Formosa. Beautiful Plant. Will self seed but sparingly. Can be pruned or cut back severely to keep it in control. barb
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Froze and died on Camano Island this winter.
     
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, Leycesteria formosa. Very common in UK gardens; native to the Himalaya.
     
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