Lonicera brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Bulletpoints
* blue-green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * deer resistant

Growth habit
Honeysuckle 'Dropmore Scarlet' is a climbing plant that grows like a vine and can reach a height of 2 - 5 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 m. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of October to mid-October, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the beginning of October to mid-October - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
The orange-red, tubular flowers appear from June to September. With the right care, re-flowering in October.

Use
Façade, privacy screen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' are blue-green in colour.