Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’
Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' is a red-flowered honeysuckle. Hummingbirds guaranteed!
‘Major Wheeler’ is one of the best selections of Lonicera sempervirens and stands out above all other red-flowered cultivars for clean foliage and pure flower power. This selection is covered in red trumpet flowers in late spring and keeps churning them out all summer long, especially with a post-bloom trim. The hummingbirds will find it from miles around.
Common Name: Coral Honeysuckle - [Clematis Pre-Order]
Family: Caprifoliaceae (The Honeysuckle Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Fence rows, roadsides, open woodlands and the edges of clearings from Connecticut to Nebraska, and south to Texas and Florida.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
