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Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle 

Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Common name

Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle

Group

Climbers

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Description

Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle. A twining climber with blue-green leaves. Clusters of rich bright scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. Max Height 4m. Flowers June to August. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Climbing
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
4m
Ultimate spread
2.5m

Colour

Flowers
Scarlet in June; August
Foliage
Blue; Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Red in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Climbing wall
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Late winter; Early spring Remove crossing branches to help framework
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Mulch; Cut back in winter
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Thrips

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Caned 7.5 litre 150-175 cm --- £30.30 £ 8
Caned 3 litre 60-80 cm --- £6.91 £ 57