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What do you think this is?
Kate Walsh
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Does anyone know what this is? I've looked on the internet and am worried it's Japanese knotweed (noooooooo!) as it has hollow bamboo like stems but it's not particularly fast growing (cut it back 2wks ago and it hasn't really grown back). It also stayed looking pretty much like this over winter. I've attached a close up of the leaves if that helps? Thanks!
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Himalayan honeysuckle aka Leycesteria formosa.
Yep definitely a Himilayan honeysuckle, I love them , don't worry it's not Japanese knotweed!
Yep its formosa- flowering nutmeg. I've got one they're so pretty in flower.
Thank you all for replying- I was quite worried for a while but feel much better now!
Oh Kate I really felt for you there - my heart sinks at the very thought - thank goodness.
There is one of these in my neighbours garden, it's very pretty, can you take soft wood cuttings from them in the same way as you would Fushias? thanks
No, Japenese knotweed are never that colour.
Definitely Leycesteria.
I brought one from my last property, and it stands at 5 foot high, beautiful pink and white bunches of flowers.
Enjoy it !
NB: I've just taken some soft wood cuttings, non-flowering. I've just shoved a few in a pot of multi-purpose compost and will leave them there til they root / show signs of growth. Saves my sister ripping bits off my plant when she visits !!!!