Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler'

Bring on the hummingbirds: Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' produces a blanket of tubular, reddish orange to coral flowers from late spring through summer. Later, the vines' red berries attract goldfinches and robins. It's a selection of our native Honeysuckle species, Lonicera sempervirens, and plants are both carefree and noninvasive. They bloom on the previous year's growth as well as new growth. Regular pruning is not required—any pruning to shape the vine can be done once flowering is over for the season. Do provide a trellis, fence, or post with wire grid for support.

Lonicera is a large group of (mostly) deciduous shrubs and vines from Europe, Asia, and North America. They are known for their brightly colored, sometimes fragrant flowers. The vines will grow readily in humus-rich, well-drained soil and are rarely troubled by insects, diseases, or deer.

For more information on the growing and care of Lonicera, click Growing Guide.