Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine
Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'
Honeysuckle Vine
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One of the longest bloom times of any honeysuckle vine, this plant blooms from late spring through the summer. The profuse vibrant-red trumpet shaped flowers are accented with bright yellow stamens. Hummingbirds are drawn to this plant as well as butterflies. Red berries in the fall will attract migratory and song birds.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Attracts birds.
Quick answers
How big does Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine get?
About 8' tall at maturity.
How much sun does Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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