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Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine

Lonicera Sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

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Overview

'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') offers a vigorous climb, reaching up to 8-10 ft. This native, tubular red bloom beauty is a hummingbird magnet, flowering profusely from late spring to early fall. Tolerant to zone 4, it thrives in full sun to part shade. Maintenance is minimal for this disease-resistant variety, ideal for trellises or fences. Space plants 3-5 ft apart for a lush display.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type VineClimate Alpine
Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera Sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') — 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') offers a
Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera Sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') — tubular red bloom beauty is a hummingbird magnet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera Sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') — 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') offers a
Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera Sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') — tubular red bloom beauty is a hummingbird magnet

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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