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Another mystery plant!
Carrieann54
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This just appeared and grew at a rapid rate! It had lovely bunches , like hanging grapes, of little pink flowers which have now been turning into soft berries. Thank you.
Last edited: 17 September 2017 14:27:35
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Lycestria Formosa.... I think? (spelling may be wrong)
Leycesteria formosa commonly known as Himalayan honeysuckle. I find it's best grown as a coppiced shrub.
Often grows from seeds spread by birds.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
LOL
Snap! Kitty 
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/plant-finder/leycesteria-formosa/
This is it....spelt right
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Glad you knew what I meant dove
Last edited: 17 September 2017 14:33:38
Thank you, it's been a puzzle! Taken over the garden though!
Cut it hard back ... right down to the ground in late winter / early spring. That'll keep it under control
Last edited: 17 September 2017 14:47:54
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thank you for the advice, I will as it's crowding out some other poor shrubs, do like it though.
Being pedantic again ;
pronounced as Lest-e-re-a !!!
; wonder who'll argue that one ?
Certainly not me ! Thanks for all the help everyone.
I'd say it's pronounced " lay sist e ria" but I might well be wrong.