Leycesteria formosa Seeds -Leycesteria formosa, Nutmeg, Tropical Shub Plant
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Leycesteria formosa is a deciduous shrub in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the Himalaya and southwestern China.
Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, Himalayan Nutmeg, Pheasant Berry Leycesteria formosa
Growing Info:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days.
Germination: can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.
Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.
Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:
Leycesteria formosa
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Genus:
Leycesteria
Species:
formosa
Common Name:
Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, Himalayan Nutmeg, Pheasant Berry
Height:
3-6 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
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