Finally a production and landscape friendly native honeysuckle!
Major Wheeler is the best selection of Lonicera sempervirens we've grown and it stands out so far above the rest
Clean foliage is the first benefit
But its real asset is
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
Major Wheeler prefers average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade
More sun will give you more flowers
Tolerant of drought and dry soils once established, but either may reduce flower production and growth
Blooms on previous year's growth and new growth, so you can trim it back or leave it be
Prune to best suit your site
Lonicera sempervirens is a twining vine and needs small to medium width support to climb
Ideal on a trellis or open fence
Can climb a wood fence with help getting started
