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LONICERA brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Commonly known as Scarlet trumpet honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Clusters of deep orange-scarlet tubular flowers
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Deciduous - to semi evergreen. Paired, oval, blue-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Height - 4m (13ft) -
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - twining climber. 2-lipped flowers to 3.5cm (1½in) long in terminal whorls, sometimes followed by red berries.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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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Additional Features - Good to know - - L. hirsuta x L. sempervirens. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids -
Place of origin - northern hemishpere. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide
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