Vines

Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Major Wheeler coral honeysuckle

Cultivar-specific Major Wheeler honeysuckle buds. Web-sized preview of the original photograph.

Clusters of red tubular flowers stand out against blue-green foliage and draw hummingbirds through a long flowering season. The parent species is native to eastern North America. Trim after flowering as needed to control its outline.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 6–10 ft. tall
Water: Average; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9; species guidance
Bloom: Red; late spring through summer

Sizes & prices

#3$58.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Moist but well-drained is best.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: The parent species is native to eastern North America, including the tristate region. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: The parent species is native to eastern North America, including the tristate region.

Seasonal interest

Bloom: Red tubular flowers from late spring into summer.

Growing & care

Support: Twining stems; trellis or fence

Provide a climbing support and trim after flowering to contain the vine. Avoid confusing it with invasive Japanese honeysuckle.

Sources & photo credits

University of Illinois Extension

NC State Extension

arboretum.ca.uky.edu

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 25, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.