golden pheasant-eye

How to Grow and Care for golden pheasant-eye

golden pheasant-eye · Leycesteria crocothyrsos
Also known as: yellow pheasantberry

Grows in any fertile soil but may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens so overwinter under cover or protect from cold, drying winds

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing golden pheasant-eye

golden pheasant-eye
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows in any fertile soil but may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens so overwinter under cover or protect from cold, drying winds

How to Water golden pheasant-eye?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for golden pheasant-eye?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for golden pheasant-eye?

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What Soil Is Best for golden pheasant-eye?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for golden pheasant-eye?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize golden pheasant-eye?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune golden pheasant-eye?

Shorten flowered shoots to vigorous sideshoots; remove about a third of stems at ground level annually. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate golden pheasant-eye?

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant golden pheasant-eye?

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How to Care for golden pheasant-eye in Winter?

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How to Plant golden pheasant-eye?

Grows in any fertile soil but may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens so overwinter under cover or protect from cold, drying winds

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How to Repot golden pheasant-eye?

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How to Harvest golden pheasant-eye?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of golden pheasant-eye

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of golden pheasant-eye

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya, (Assam) Myanmar

Scientific Classification

Species
Leycesteria crocothyrsos
Genus
Leycesteria
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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