Leycesteria formosa ‘CDC01’ (LITTLE LANTERNS)

Leycesteria formosa ‘CDC01’ (LITTLE LANTERNS) has bright golden yellow leaves that tolerate the sun well. The plant blooms from July through September with white flowers followed by purple berries. This Leycesteria has naturally dwarf growth and branches very well. LITTLE LANTERNS grows to about 90 cm high and 75 cm wide and does not need to be pruned. Plant LITTLE LANTERNS in the sun or semi-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. LITTLE LANTERNS is very suitable for any garden, the shrub border and for in a pot on terrace or balcony. Hardy to -15ºC. The plant is bred by Charles Carr from Winchester (UK) and is protected under plant breeding legislation. Fa. Luccassen Boomkwekerij is marketing the plant. Management is through Plantipp BV from IJsselstein who also submitted the plant for the novelty showcase.