'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine
Lonicera sempervirens
Blazing red and gold blooms appear all summer long.
Blooms into fall. This fast-growing, hardy vine has brilliant red tubular flowers with yellow tips. Hummingbirds love the blooms and it is very mildew resistant. Blooms June-September.
Stems are often red to purple turning greenish brown with age. A vigorous, fast growing vine, perfect for covering a fence post, arbor or trellis. Thrives in high humidity.
Use in: Erosion Control, Firescaping /Fire Wise, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Wildlife Garden
- Light: Full sun
- Water: Average
- Fertilizer: Apply before new growth in spring
- Height: Climbing 6-10 feet
- Spacing: 3-4 feet