Major Wheeler’ prefers average, well-drained soil. This cultivar was bred to flower from late spring right through to fall with its red trumpet flowers and then orange berries that follow. 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 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
Major Wheeler’ prefers average, well-drained soil. This cultivar was bred to flower from late spring right through to fall with its red trumpet flowers and then orange berries that follow. 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 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
