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Train Trumpet Honeysuckle 'Major Wheeler' (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') on a trellis, arbor, or fence for a long season of vivid scarlet, trumpet-shaped blooms and a classic twining-vine look.

Give your plant a sturdy support early and gently guide new stems as they grow; once established, it will wrap and climb on its own. You will get the most flowers in full sun, but it also performs well with part shade, especially where afternoons are hot.

Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. After that, it handles short dry spells better, though even moisture supports stronger flowering. Mulch to keep roots cooler and reduce watering swings, keeping mulch off the stem base.

Prune after the main flowering flush to shape and to encourage fresh growth; avoid hard pruning in late season if you want the most bloom potential next year. This cultivar typically reaches about 36-96 inches tall in the landscape, but can climb longer with space and support. Use it to add vertical color along fences and pergolas, and to bring seasonal interest to wildlife-friendly plantings.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 36-96"
• Shipped height: 24-30"
• Spread: 36-120"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Rabbits, Salt
• Vine: Yes

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