Thursday, 11 February 2016

Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'




  • Common Name - Dropmore Scarlet honeysuckle
  • Botanical Name - Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
  • Family - Caprifoliaceae
  • Bud - opposite
  • Stem/Bark - exfoliating, brown
  • Leaf - simple, elliptic shape, rounded apex, rounded base, entire margin
  • Flower - floriferous, spike inflorescence, flowers clustered, perfect, orange/red, July - September
  • Fruit - berry, true, red/orange, August - September
  • Habit - upright
  • Form - round
  • Size - 1.5-2 m
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - arbors/trellis, attracts birds/butterflies, screening, spring interest


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