Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Color Name: Major Wheeler
This fast-growing, hardy vine has brilliant red tubular flowers with yellow tips. This floriferous honeysuckle has a very long bloom time, and is a wonderful addition to summer gardens, especially when trained up a trellis or fence. Hummingbirds love the blooms and it is very mildew resistant. Blooms June-September.
Growing Tips: Durable and easy to grow. Vines around structures without the need for training.
Soil: Adaptable to most any soil.
Pruning: Little pruning is typically required. However, plant can be trimmed to stay within desired parameters after flowering.
Uses: Quickly covers a trellis or railing.
Photo courtesy of Donahue's Greenhouse.
This fast-growing, hardy vine has brilliant red tubular flowers with yellow tips. This floriferous honeysuckle has a very long bloom time, and is a wonderful addition to summer gardens, especially when trained up a trellis or fence. Hummingbirds love the blooms and it is very mildew resistant. Blooms June-September.
Growing Tips: Durable and easy to grow. Vines around structures without the need for training.
Soil: Adaptable to most any soil.
Pruning: Little pruning is typically required. However, plant can be trimmed to stay within desired parameters after flowering.
Uses: Quickly covers a trellis or railing.
Photo courtesy of Donahue's Greenhouse.
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Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Feet Spread: 2 to 4 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Fragrant  Trellis or Wall Berries Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
