Nature Diary, Leycesteria formosa

'Himalayan honeysuckle'
'Pheasant berry'
 
The plant became a common species on large country estates in Victorian times. It was grown as the berries are loved by pheasants hence it's common name.

The plant has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine where it's used to treat a wide variety of ailments. 

It has long been established in our garden where it's simply admired and left to flourish.

(...So sad to see Andy Murray retiring from the tennis match today at Queen's due to a back injury. Wishing him well...)