By Spottedray
wales,
United Kingdom 
Plant id please.
I think that plant has seeded itself through the air. I don't remember ever planting it so I suppose it could make the definition of a weed.
I'm thinking of getting rid of it. But having said that I'm trying to think of a reason to keep it.It is almost miniature tree like. It is around 18 inches tall.
Many thanks.
24 Jun, 2013
Answers
My first thought was also Leycesteria, and the stems look right too. But the leaves also resemble those of the Cornus family . . . hope someone can be more definite for you.
24 Jun, 2013
If it's seeded itself in it's almost certain to be as identified already, but rather a skinny one. Leycesteria formosa, pheasant berry, or Himalayan honeysuckle
24 Jun, 2013
All it will need is hard pruning and the plant will bush out nicely, i like this shrub, and have one here.
25 Jun, 2013
Many thanks all. It must be a tough plant because I've never bothered with it. I think a larger pot and fresh compost is in order.
Louise-Thanks. When would be the best time to hard prune it?
25 Jun, 2013
I usually do mine after it's flowered but I have done random pruning and it's never bothered it !!!
25 Jun, 2013
It reminds me of a Leycesteria, by the leaves.
24 Jun, 2013