Lonicera 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine

Lonicera ‘Major Wheeler’ — Honeysuckle Vine

Lonicera ‘Major Wheeler’ is a vigorous, twining honeysuckle vine prized for its fragrant, tubular flowers and lush, green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, its creamy white blooms mature to a soft yellow and attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for covering trellises, fences, arbors, and walls, providing both beauty and privacy. Low-maintenance and adaptable, ‘Major Wheeler’ combines stunning fragrance with reliable performance in sunny to partially shaded locations.

Key Features

• Fragrant tubular flowers that transition from creamy white to soft yellow

• Long bloom period from late spring through summer

• Vigorous, twining growth ideal for trellises, fences, arbors, and walls

• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies

• Dense foliage provides privacy and ornamental interest

• Low-maintenance and adaptable to a variety of garden conditions

Specs

• Botanical Name: Lonicera ‘Major Wheeler’

• Common Name: Honeysuckle Vine

• Height: 10–15 ft

• Spread: 6–8 ft

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates average soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9

• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

• Flower Color: Creamy white turning to soft yellow