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Beginner
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2m
max. spread |
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3m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Other names: Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet'
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Genus: Lonicera
Variety or cultivar: 'Dropmore Scarlet' _ 'Dropmore Scarlet' is a vigorous, deciduous climber with clusters of bright-scarlet tubular flowers in summer. In autumn it bears orange-red berries.
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' is: Deciduous
Flower: Red, Orange in Summer; Red, Orange in Autumn
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers have a strong perfume.
Habit: Climbing
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in full sun in any moist but well-drained soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
brownbetty
how hardy?
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- Posted: Mon. 8th August 2011 10:30
- Last reply: Mon. 8th August 2011 10:34
Comment from
Nicola
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 12:59
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