Evergreen honeysuckle 'Major Wheeler'

Evergreen Honeysuckle 'Major Wheeler' (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'). Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler', known as 'Major Wheeler' climbing honeysuckle, is a deciduous ornamental vine much appreciated for its spectacular flowering and its ability to attract hummingbirds. This vigorous variety produces long, flexible stems that easily twine around trellises, pergolas, or fences. Throughout the summer, it is covered with an abundance of scarlet red tubular flowers grouped in clusters that contrast beautifully with the bluish-green foliage. Unlike many honeysuckles, this species is not very invasive and offers prolonged flowering particularly attractive to pollinators.

To plant 'Major Wheeler' evergreen honeysuckle, choose a suitable exposure: sun to partial shade. The recommended soil is as follows: well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil. Water the root ball before planting it and make sure water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering soil richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work.

Allow a width of 2 m (6 ft) to arrange the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 4 m (13 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted directly in the ground.