'Dropmore Scarlet' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera)
Vines & Climbers
- Prolifically flowering orange-red honeysuckle vine!
- Hummingbirds and butterflies find the trumpet flowers irresistible.
- Fast-growing vine is ideal for covering trellises and fences.
- Non-invasive and deer resistant.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 20′tall x 6′wide at maturity.
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Common name: Honeysuckle, scarlet trumpet honeysuckle, dropmore scarlet honeysuckle
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 15-20' x 4-6'
Flower color: Orange-red
Foliage color: Blue-green
Bloom season: Early summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Heat tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, pollinator gardens, trellises, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) is best for good flowering
Water: Once established, the plants need only moderate watering unless the summer is very dry. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate standing water.
Spacing: 3 - 4 ft
Fertilizing: Honeysuckle grows so well that little or no fertilizer is necessary in most cases. If planted in poor soil, you can apply organic or slow-release low nitrogen, high phosphorus 5-10-5 fertilizer in spring (after the first growing season).
Winterizing: Consider applying mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
Maintenance & pruning: Only lightly prune plants until they are well established. Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed, and the plant is still dormant. If mature vines have become woody and overgrown, you can rejuvenate by pruning one-third of the older stems to the soil. To shape the vine, cut back overly long stems to keep the desired shape, and cut out any weak, spindly growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Bought two Dropmore Honeysuckle vines as a gift for my sister. They arrived at my home in great condition, packaged very well. After getting them used to the sun and temperatures for a couple weeks she planted them and they are doing well.
Planted these about 4 years ago now and WOW just wow, I am so happy with how fast they e grown and how full and beautiful they are!
Sending pic of the ( Dropmore Scarlet honeysuckle Vine) Angelee Thompson
Unique selection, beautiful Honeysuckle plants (4) received, and after planting they are thriving.
Ordered and shipped in the spring. Arrived in excellent condition; the plants were well packaged and well cared for. Saw incredible growth in their first year, with one having a tendril that grew 12 feet up. Seeing flowers now, in its second season, on the most prolific grower.
The packaging was amazing. No mess at all. Planting and care has been very easy and they are thriving. They’ve been planted for exactly a month and have been on a rollercoaster of temperatures. I must say, I am very proud of the Honeys and cannot wait to see how they do over the years and so excited to get many more plants.
I love this creeper and its leaves color and it too like the rose plant has survived except that its leaves are turning brown. I hope it survives
I have seen many honeysuckle plants and this was my first purchase of one to cover the mailbox and drape across the stone walls. It arrived very healthy and has already started to grow very quickly. Excited to see it take over and bloom!
The plants are just beautiful …healthy and doing awesome…I will be ordering more !!!!
Very well packed and a very healthy plant
Perfect. Super excited for them to grow
it is growing and seems healthy.
Bought 2, one died in a week.
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Plant arrived in great shape! Can't wait to plant it. Packed well.
Aerived in great shape and had obviously been prepared for travel with heavy watering. Packging secure. Delivered on time as promised.
Perfect
I waited over 2 years for this baby to grow but it never got more than about 8” high. Really disappointed since I had wanted a honeysuckle in this orange-y color.
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The good sized plant arrived in excellent condition.
My plant was perfectly packed and in great shape on arrival, our PO here is very slow and even lost the package for a couple of days. Plant was moist and happy!!!
I haven't planted yet. Was wondering if fertilizing after transplanting is alright, and if miracle grow water mix can be applied directly or by watering the base is acceptable?
Great products!!!
We LOVE our new plants! They arrived strong and healthy, transplanted well, and are thriving near our apiary.
We would gladly purchase from this company again!
'Dropmore Scarlet' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera)
These plants were shipped with excellent protection to the plants. They are all doing well. I highly recommend!
plants are not looking good yet.
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1 of 5 plants I ordered arrived crushed and dying...rest were healthy. Love their variety.
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Very good plant
The plant arrived in good condition, but when you receive a postcard in the mail offering a discount and you find out after you are about to place your order that you have to purchase $100 in product to receive it, it’s a little discouraging to want to make another purchase with this company.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with our prices! Unfortunately, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to grow great plants. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. If you have an issue with your order, please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process - your order is covered by our 60-day guarantee!