Are the lowere red? Sounds like it could be, check Himalayan honeysuckle on search at the top of the page there have been a couple of posts on this. Or post a photo
Leycesteria indeed, pheasant beryr it is called, as it is used as ground cover for young pheasants when a shoot is being prepared with lots of young birds - they then have a place in which to hide. The plant is very strong and can become invasive - it does fine in a very big pot. I have found a golden leafed version, not seen flowers yet so don't know if they are the same lovely red hanging ones or paler, or even white - we shall see.
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Leycesteria formosa?
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Leycesteria indeed, pheasant beryr it is called, as it is used as ground cover for young pheasants when a shoot is being prepared with lots of young birds - they then have a place in which to hide. The plant is very strong and can become invasive - it does fine in a very big pot. I have found a golden leafed version, not seen flowers yet so don't know if they are the same lovely red hanging ones or paler, or even white - we shall see.
I have ordered some seeds " of the interweb " as we call it in Bristol so could be planting soon. Thanks to you all for the advice