Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle (Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet') is a highly valued, exceptionally cold-hardy, and non-invasive hybrid climbing vine.
Available as 5 1/2 inch deep pots, 2 year old plants.
Available to ship January 2027.
Developed in Manitoba, Canada, it is celebrated for its low-maintenance growth, blue-green foliage, and prolific, trumpet-shaped orange-scarlet flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through autumn. Zones 3 – 9 (highly cold-tolerant).
Climbs 10 to 20 feet tall with a horizontal spread of 4 to 10 feet. Plant in Full sun to partial shade. Prefers fertile, loamy, well-draining soil. Requires moderate watering during establishment but becomes moderately drought-tolerant over time. Thrives in 6.0 to 7.0 pH (neutral to slightly acidic), but is highly adaptable and can tolerate a broader range from 5.5 to 8.0 pH.
It is a cultivated hybrid cross between Lonicera sempervirens (native to the Eastern U.S.) and Lonicera hirsuta (native to parts of the U.S. and Canada). Dropmore Scarlet is a well-behaved twining vine. It is widely recognized as non-invasive and completely safe for home gardens.
Can ship to all States.
Its vigorous twining habit makes it perfect for cloaking trellises, arbors, fences, pergolas, and mailboxes. The unscented, bright red-orange trumpet flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. The small red berries that follow the blooms serve as a food source for local songbirds.
If left without a vertical climbing structure, it can be utilized effectively as a sprawling groundcover to help manage open embankments. Because of its natural deer resistance and rapid growth, it functions reliably as a decorative privacy screen or border backdrop where wildlife pressure is high.
Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship larger boxes or to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge.
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