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This appeared as a seedling a couple of years ago, possibly from a visiting bird, and I let it grow out of curiosity. Last year it developed into a small shrub with hollow stems and flowers I didn't recognize, followed by berries which I also didn't recognize. This year it has shot up to two metres so far and my garden is tiny, so it's got to go. I'm curious to know what it is, though!

 

Looks like Leycesteria,you can cut it to the ground in winter,it will always come back.......you are in charge.

 

It won't really get any higher than 2 meters, but it will spread sideways. Lovely plant though.

 

Is this Pheasant Berry?

 

Yes, also know as Chinese Nutmeg I believe. It`s a lovely plant, but once you`ve got it, you are stuck with it.:gnthb: Seeds like crazy.:D:D

 

It does seed Dai, but the seedlings are so distinctive at only a couple of inches high that its easy to weed out if you want to.

 

Many thanks to everyone for your help and advice. It certainly is Leycesteria, which is clearly an interesting plant and popular with birds. I've temporarily left it while I think about it, but it can't continue where it is at present - it's blocking my rotary clothes line!

 

Yes indeed, and that's a much easier name to remember. Many thanks. I visited your recipe blog too - delicious!