Tecoma hybrid
Orange bells
Description
Semievergreen shrub grows quickly to 8' x 5'. Medium green leaves. Orange trumpetlike flowers appear in clusters year-round in frost-free weather. Makes a colorful background screen. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.