Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (honeysuckle) – yellow-red – Ø9 cm, 35 cm high

Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (honeysuckle) in yellow and red, straight from the grower to your garden. The plant is in a Ø9 cm nursery pot and is approximately 35 cm tall. Honeysuckle blooms with wonderfully fragrant flowers, especially in the evening, and attracts butterflies and bees. Winter hardy, so it can remain outside all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Lonicera × brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet'
• Also known as: honeysuckle
• Pot size: Ø9 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 35 cm
• Flower colour: yellow and red
• Flowering period: June–September
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Winter hardy: yes
• Watering: water regularly during the first summer; a climbing plant in a pot needs daily watering during warm periods
• Beautiful on: fence, pergola or wall, pot on a balcony or patio
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Plant a climbing plant about 30 cm away from the wall, as the soil remains moister there. A layer of mulch around the base keeps the roots cool. For more tips on the right location, read our guide on locations.