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honeysuckle dropmore scarlet

A fiery honeysuckle with long, trumpet-shaped orange-red flowers produced over a long period from July to September. Vigorous and semi-evergreen in all but the coldest winters, Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet' is superb for rapidly covering unsightly garden features, walls and fences. Although unscented, this robust climber more than makes up for it with its blue-green leaves and abundance of vivid blooms which are often followed by bright red berries. Height: 4m (13'). Spread: 2m (7').

This flame coloured honeysuckle has long, trumpet blooms which appear above blue-green semi-evergreen foliage from midsummer. Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet' is a robust variety which is perfect for speedily covering unattractive garden features, fences and walls. The profusion of vibrant flowers are usually followed by shiny red berries. Height: 4m (13'). Spread: 2m (7'). Culinary note: The parboiled leaves are used as a vegetable and the flowers can be sucked for their sweet nectar, used