James H. Schutte
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Botanical Name
Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Plant Common Name
Brown's Honeysuckle, Dropmore Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle
General Description
Dropmore Scarlet trumpet honeysuckle is a vigorous semi-evergreen climber that is a hybrid cross between Lonicera sempervirens and Lonicera hirsuta. It is fast growing and boasts beautiful scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers, which bloom all summer, and pretty blue-green foliage. Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to its profuse bright scarlet flowers.
This extremely hardy vine withstands many soil conditions and does best when grown in full sun. A fertile to average garden soil with moisture in the heat of summer ensures robust growth and flowering. Show 'Dropmore Scarlet' off on a strong fence or trellis and lightly prune as needed throughout the growing season for new flushes of stems and flowers.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 4
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
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Plant Type
Vine/Liana
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
8'-12' / 2.4m - 3.7m
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
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Fruit Color
Crimson
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Blue Green
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Bark Color
Green, Tan
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
