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LONICERA brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Commonly known as Scarlet trumpet honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Clusters of deep orange-scarlet tubular flowers
£18.50 each
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Good to know
L. hirsuta x L. sempervirens. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Northern hemishpere. -
Deciduousto semi evergreen. Paired, blue-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Orange
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
4m (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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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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