Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’

Major Wheeler is a variety of Coral Honeysuckle with a denser habit and longer blooming period. This vine can begin blooming as early as late February and may continue into late October with ideal conditions. Not very drought tolerant, it is important to remember to water during particularly hot and dry summers. This vine spreads by twining and can get up to twenty feet long but is easy to manage. Major Wheeler is more resistant to powdery mildew than the species. Although the longer bloom period and resistance may make this plant a contender over the straight species of Coral Honeysuckle, it is important to remember that in order to get the extra blooms, it is beneficial to have another type of Coral Honeysuckle growing nearby that isn’t a Major Wheeler.