Honeysuckle ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ is a striking climber producing clusters of vivid scarlet red flowers with golden yellow centres. Less scented than traditional honeysuckle but exceptionally colourful, it flowers over a long summer period and is excellent for adding bold impact to walls and trellis.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Deciduous climber
Flower colour: Scarlet red with yellow centres
Flowering period: Summer
Fragrance: Lightly scented
Height and spread: Up to 4 to 5m with support
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK
Soil: Moist, fertile, well drained soil

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous, losing leaves in winter before fresh growth in spring.

 

 

 

Lonicera 'Dropmore Scarlet' (Honeysuckle) 60-70cm

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Honeysuckle ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ is a striking climber producing clusters of vivid scarlet red flowers with golden yellow centres. Less scented than traditional honeysuckle but exceptionally colourful, it flowers over a long summer period and is excellent for adding bold impact to walls and trellis.

Quick Facts
Plant type: Deciduous climber
Flower colour: Scarlet red with yellow centres
Flowering period: Summer
Fragrance: Lightly scented
Height and spread: Up to 4 to 5m with support
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK
Soil: Moist, fertile, well drained soil

Dormancy and seasonal appearance
Deciduous, losing leaves in winter before fresh growth in spring.

 

 

 

Common Questions

Is this honeysuckle strongly scented

No, it is grown more for colour than fragrance.

Is it long flowering

Yes, it flowers reliably through summer.

Is it suitable for fences

Yes, ideal for trellis and fencing.

Planting Ideas


Perfect for walls, fences, and pergolas where strong colour is wanted, and excellent in wildlife friendly gardens.

More Information


Honeysuckle grows best with its roots kept cool and moist, particularly in the first year.

Prune after flowering to control size and shape. It tolerates harder pruning if required, making it easy to manage once established.

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500cm x 500cm
Full sun/Partial shade
Well drained, fertile
Fully hardy

Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun, Part shade

Soil:

Moist but well draind soil, Well drained soil

Flowering time:

Summer

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