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Lonicera x brownii Dropmore Scarlet
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Lonicera x brownii Dropmore Scarlet

Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle

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Deciduous climbing shrub with vibrant orange-red tubular flowers, highly fragrant and attractive to pollinators. Ideal for trellises or walls in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Lonicera
Species X Brownii
Variety Dropmore Scarlet
Origin Hybrid (UK/China)
Blooming Spring to Summer, fragrant orange-red blooms
Leaf Color Green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam or fertile garden soil

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment and dry spells, allow soil to surface dry between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth starts

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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