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 as a vegetable or made into a syrup and pudding. A tea can also be made from the leaves, buds and flowers.
Growing Information
Plant honeysuckle against a suitable, sturdy support such as trellis or strong wires attached to walls and pergolas, in fertile, moist, free draining soil. Poor soils can be improved by adding plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. Choose a position in sun or semi-shade. When growing honeysuckle in patio containers, use soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3.
