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Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Honeysuckle - Trumpet

The coral red flowers of 'Major Wheeler' Trumpet Honeysuckle bloom for a very long time from late spring through the summer especially with a post-bloom trim.  Loved by hummingbirds. Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' has clean foliage; blooms on previous year's growth and new growth.  'Major Wheeler' is a non-aggressive, non-invasive honeysuckle that needs the support of a trellis, cage or fence to wind and wrap itself around.  Found by Charles Wheeler of the NC Botanical Garden Foundation.  PHS Gold Medal Plant 2015.

PRN Preferred:  Very showy red flowers and disease free foliage, blooms for a very long time.

Height

8 Feet

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
109 Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler #2 (3' trellis) (NATIVE-coral-red) Sporadic blooms
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Habit: Climbing
Native
Soil Conditions
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer
Exposure
Sun
Special Recognition
PHS Gold Medal Plant
Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Food Source for Wildlife
Tolerance
Black Walnut Tolerant
Clay Soil Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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