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honeysuckle dropmore scarlet

This vigorous climbing honeysuckle produces clusters of fiery red-orange flowers over a long period from July to September. Semi-evergreen in all but the coldest winters, Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet' will quickly cover walls, fences and pergolas with fabulous colour, providing year-round interest.

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