'Dropmore Scarlet' Honeysuckle Vine
Lonicera 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Excellent vine cover for fences, trellises, arbors.
Long blooming season of showy tubular flower clusters backed by attractive blue-green foliage. Handsome, dense vine for fences, arbors, even as a ground-cover. Long lasting red berries follow the blooms. Deciduous.
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Use in: Erosion Control, Firescaping /Fire Wise, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Wildlife Garden
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Average
- Fertilizer: Apply before new growth in spring
- Height: Climbing 15-20 feet
- Spacing: 3-4 feet