'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera)
Vines & Climbers
- The most prolific bloomer with hundreds of flowers!
- Vivid red trumpet flowers attract hummingbirds.
- Rapidly grows to cover any area.
- Lush green foliage.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 10' tall x 10' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Honeysuckle
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-10' x 6-10'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Late spring to fall
Features: Heat tolerant, fragrant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, pollinator garden, trellises, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) is best for good flowering
Water: Once established, the plants need only moderate watering unless the summer is very dry. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate standing water.
Spacing: 3 - 4 ft
Fertilizing: Honeysuckle grows so well that little or no fertilizer is necessary in most cases. If planted in poor soil, you can apply organic or slow-release low nitrogen, high phosphorus 5-10-5 fertilizer in spring (after the first growing season).
Winterizing: Consider applying mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
Maintenance & pruning: Only lightly prune plants until they are well established. Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed, and the plant is still dormant. If mature vines have become woody and overgrown, you can rejuvenate by pruning one-third of the older stems to the soil. To shape the vine, cut back overly long stems to keep the desired shape, and cut out any weak, spindly growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Received our order last fall and they were not in the best of shape but hoped they would pop back up in the spring but they both died. Super disappointing
Hi Shine, we're sorry to hear your honeysuckle didn't survive. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to our customer service team at [email protected] so we can assist you further. Thank you for sharing your experience.
The plant arrived in Wonderful Shape. It was about 4-5 inches high in a 4 inch square pot. So far it's grown to about 8- 10 inches. Enough to start training it to grow up my trellis. For most of the stems. There's still some that are smaller. I gave a 4 Star because it's not bloomed yet. It won't until next year I believe. So... until I see the red blooms, I'm going with a 4 Star rating. The plant itself is very healthy, and happy where it is.
This is a beautiful vine! Just give it its own stand and room to grow. Hummingbirds love it 😍 make sure your stand is sturdy!!!
Plants we're in very good shape and look beautiful. I thank you for that. They were boxed extremely well.
Received a young healthy plant. It is doing well and it's roots are getting established. Am expecting it to grow and bloom next year if it survives the winter.
Shipped very quickly. Plant arrived with excellent packaging and very green and healthy. Has already established a lot of new growth, approximately 4x the size of when l first planted it.
Came quick and was very secure packaging, pots were pretty moist and plants looked healthy, would order from again
Can not wait for next year for it to climb. Received it 9/8 and it is already growing. Piedmont of NC
Arrived as promised and growing very well.
I love it and I can’t wait for it to bloom. I am excited about it.
Absolutely will order more
Well packed, decent size, and healthy. Growing beautifully, good price for what you get. Will buy again
Arrived safe and sound. Growing well. Will order again. Thank you
My Major Wheeler Honeysuckle is doing really good. I recommend ordering your plants from this company. They also have great customer service
Received in strong, healthy condition. Since planted, growing extraordinarily quickly and well. Very pleased.
I ordered 4 plants. 3 are doing well, but have not grown much. 1 is not doing very well. It has turned brown on about 1/2 of the plant. We have gotten lots of rain and also the temperature is in the upper 90s.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. It's hard to say for certain why you're not seeing new growth since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, and fertilizing, all come into play. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development.
In regards to the struggling plant, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures.
Happy Gardening!
They are healthy and have survived the heat. I kept them in shade.
All seven ordered plants are thriving. We've even gotten a few flowers. So much fun to watch as they make their way towards the fence that will support them into their bright and colorful future.
Planted it in 2021 in front of a six foot trellis. The plant was so tiny! But in one season it grew to cover the entire trellis. No blooms the first year but hopefully it will bloom this year. I would recommend it.
It’s only green bright now but surviving
My plant is doing well. It is not blooming yet, but that may not happen this year. I am very pleased with it!
I love how quickly I received my order and what exceptional pricing on Clemantis flowering vines as compared to other companies.
Plants were in excellent packaging to ensure safe delivery.
I watered and kept all Clemantis indoors for almost a month due to late springtime snowfall in Colorado.
Once planted the clematis (7 total) are taking off, growing and doing very well.
I will definitely be ordering more plants from Great Garden Plants!
No blooms yet because still young ...growing well in its spot and and im very happy with purchasing this plant
How tall should I expect the Major Wheeler honeysuckle vine to be when it arrives?
Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
Can this be planted in fall?
The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. You can find more information on frost dates here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
How many hrs of sun needed
'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine needs full sun which means more than 6 hours of sun for good flowering.
Does this honeysuckle get aphids, and fungus?
'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine isn't particularly susceptible to aphids or fungus. If you are concerned about aphids, fungus, or any other specific issues with 'Major Wheeler' Honeysuckle Vine, it is best to monitor the plant regularly and maintain healthy growing conditions to minimize the chances of problems. Plant the honeysuckle in well-draining soil in an area where it will receive full sun.
are they deer resistance
Yes, honeysuckle is deer resistant!