Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' | coral honeysuckle

Here is the best cultivar of our US native Coral Honeysuckle. It blooms heavily all summer and into fall; the bright red flowers are a favorite with hummingbirds and other pollinators. Easy to grow and easy to propagate by cutting or layering. Disease resistant, deer resistant, and not invasive (like many other honeysuckle varieties).

Distinctions: 2010 Plant of the Year

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: Deciduous Vine
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Condition: Average, Humus rich, well-drained soil
Bloom Time: June to September
Native Range: southeastern United States