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Lonicera Dropmore Scarlet

AllyblueeyesAllyblueeyes Posts: 420
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Evening everyone. There seems to be a conflict of opinion as to whether Lonicera Dropmore  Scarlet is scented or not - RHS and T&M say it’s not but other sites say it is. I know from other posts this is a popular honeysuckle but can any who has one confirm either way? 
Many thanks! 

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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    I had this in another garden colour was brilliant but it had no scent. Mind you I do have a good sense of smell but strangely often struggle to smell what are supposed to be fragrant flowers!
  • AllyblueeyesAllyblueeyes Posts: 420
    Thanks K67 - I do hope that if you grow sweet peas you can smell them!!! 😕
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Tried Cupani sweet pea one year and despite having 2 wigwams full of it the smell wasn't that strong, better when indoors!
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
    Haven't noticed any scent from mine.
    SW Scotland
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Dropmore Scarlet isn't scented. I had one in my last house and I have one here.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • AllyblueeyesAllyblueeyes Posts: 420
    Ok, thank you everyone - I’ll plant it down the garden and try a lonicera ‘sensation’ by the kitchen door (where I want the scent).  I hope this one lives up to the reviews!  🤞 
  • AllyblueeyesAllyblueeyes Posts: 420
    Sorry .....”Scentsation”.  Let’s hope it lives up to the name 🙂
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Cupani usually knocks me sideways
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