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LONICERA brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Commonly known as Scarlet trumpet honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Clusters of deep orange-scarlet tubular flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduousto semi evergreen. Paired, blue-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Orange -
Height4m (13ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber. 2-lipped flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) long in terminal whorls, sometimes followed by red berries.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shade
LONICERA brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
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Additional Features
Good to knowL. hirsuta x L. sempervirens.
Pests & DiseasesAphids
Place of originNorthern hemishpere. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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