Vine
Honeysuckle, Brown's
Lonicera x brownii
Brown's Honeysuckle; cultivar 'Dropmore Scarlet'
Features
Showy clusters of orange-red to red, tubular flower in summer. Waxy, bluish green foliage in summer. Red berries in late summer (often hidden among the foliage).
Culture
Full sun to partial shade. Moist, well drained soils.
Cultivars
- 'Dropmore Scarlet' flowers heavily and is slightly more cold hardy.
Mature Height
12-20 Feet
(This hybrid can grow several feet a year)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Bloom Color
Orange
Red
Bloom Season
June - July
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Method of Attachment
Twining
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Aphids are a common problem.
Additional Notes
This vine is woody and deciduous.
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