Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' – Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain'

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Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' – Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain'

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Height
2 m
Crown
round
Bark and branches
twigs blue-green, bark grey, slightly flaking
Leaf
ovoid, tip tapering, 5-15 cm, mid-green
Flowers
creamy white to pinkish white, in pendent racemes with purplish-red bracts, August-September
Fruits
berry-shapped, shiny black purple
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate, no cold or drying wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
cemeteries, roof gardens, coastal areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 1995
clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving dense crown green violet white August September average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain'

Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' can eventually reach a height of 2 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Leycesteria formosa 'Purple Rain' blooms in august, september.
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