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Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun
(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

20 - 25 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

20 - 30 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

4 to 8

Climbing to heights of 20 to 30 feet, Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle, or Lonicera semp. Major Wheeler is a fast-growing vine that can spread from 20 to 30 feet or more in a season. Carried in whorls at the branch ends, these showy, trumpeted flowers are up to 2 inches long and range in color from yellowy-orange to scarlet. These incredible blossoms deepen in color after opening, from late spring through summer, and the clusters of flowers contain both pale and darker blooms. Their lustrous oval leaves are medium-green on top, and bluish-green underneath. Established vines produce scarlet fruit in the fall. 

The Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle is native to the eastern and southern United States. It is a versatile vine that is evergreen in mild climates, and deciduous in colder areas. This American Beauties Native Plants® is an aggressive grower, whose sweet nectar will attract hummingbirds and butterflies in spades. This vine spreads by suckering roots, and one of its biggest draws is that it is immune to the foliage mildew that can affect other honeysuckle varieties. It is relatively pest tolerant, but watch for signs of aphids.

Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle Care

Sunny areas are ideal for the Trumpet Vine, but it can grow almost anywhere and in almost any type of soil, so long as it has adequate drainage. It is tolerant of hot, dry areas, as well as cold areas with heavy frost.

As they grow in size and width, your Major Wheeler may need to be tied to a support to help disperse splaying branches. Without this support, your Major Wheeler may be a bit shrubby and short. Prune away old straggling honeysuckles in the early spring before growth begins.

Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle Spacing

They are gorgeous grown over arching trellises and at garden entries. You can use it to cover over fences, or train it to drape over a pergola. They also make a stunning focal point in any landscape. When planting, space your Major Wheeler 2 to 4 feet apart to give them lots of room to grow.

Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure:
Mature Height: 20 - 20 Feet
Mature Spread: 20 - 30 Feet
Spacing: 20 - 30 Feet
Habit: Trailing
Flower Color(s): Red
Flower Description: Bright Red
Bloom Period: Late May To Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Disease
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Hanging Baskets, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Major Wheeler Trumpet Honeysuckle
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: LONICERA SEMPERVIRENS `MAJOR WHEELER`
SKU:
1231004064-pc
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot
>

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

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Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

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