Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Honeysuckle


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouse

  • Immune to foliage mildew
  • Dark green and lustrous foliage
  • Long, tubular bright red flowers
  • Blooms late May to fall
Climbing
Climbing
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Native
Native
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Flowers best in full sun, however will tolerate part shade. Prefers average, well drained soil. Tolerant of drought and dry soil once.

established.  Blooms on old and new wood.  Can be trimmed back to maintain size or can be left alone.


Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Native
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Climbing
  • Long Blooming

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Climbing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Songbirds
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained