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Tecoma capensis

Cape Honeysuckle

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 6'. With support it can be trained as vine. The leaves are dark green and glossy. The vivid orange-red tubular flowers appear year-round in frost-free weather. Can tolerate full sun or part shade. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to South Africa.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.