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Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler

Trumpet Honeysuckle (Coral Honeysuckle)

A mildew-resistant cultivar, even in periods of drought. If pruned, it will be covered in recurring, trumpet-like, red flowers.

  • »  Terminal clusters of deep red, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers
  • »  Orange-red berries in September
  • »  Paired, deep green, ovate leaves, 8 cm long
  • »  Long blooming and compact habit
  • »  Very floriferous
  • »  Bloom Time: June to September

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  • Category:Vines
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:2-3 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fragrant
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Climbing
• Compact
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Lonicera grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. This twining vine can be used to grow on an arbour or trellis. It is not overly aggressive and can be pruned in early spring to maintain desired shape and size.