Honeysuckle

‘Major Wheeler’ prefers average, well-drained soil. This selection is covered in red trumpet flowers in late spring and keeps churning them out all summer long.. The hummingbirds will find it from miles around. More sun will give you more flowers. The plant is tolerant of drought and dry soils once established, but either may reduce flower production and growth. It blooms on the previous year’s growth and new growth, so you can trim it back or leave it be. Prune to best suit your site. Lonicera sempervirens is a twining vine and needs small-to-medium width support to climb. Ideal on a trellis or open fence. Can climb a wood fence with help getting started.

Common Name: Honeysuckle, Trumpet

Latin Name: Lonicera sempervirens

Variety: Major Wheeler

H x W: 3-8' x 1-10'

Light Requirements: Sun to Part Shade

Habit: Vine

Plant Uses: Flower

Key Function: Ben attractor

Other Functions: Wildlife