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honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet'

Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'

Genus: Lonicera
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A vigorous semi-evergreen climber with rounded blue-green leaves and terminal clusters of narrowly trumpet-shaped bright scarlet flowers over a long period from mid summer to late autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil. Best in partial shade but tolerant of full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Softwood, semi-ripe or leaf bud cuttings from late spring to late summer

Pests

Aphids, especially honeysuckle aphid and thrips may be a problem

Diseases

Fungal leaf spot and powdery mildew can cause leaf drop

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years