Tecoma capensis

Also Known As

Bignonia capensis
Tecomaria capensis
Orange Cape Honeysuckle

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-22'
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Tecoma capensis plant details

Tecoma capensis is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma capensis

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 22 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma capensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Better known as Cape Honeysuckle, a vining evergreen in the south , a houseplant or summer patio container plant in the north. Blooming all summer with 2" racemes of orange red tubular flowers. The nectar attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Like sun to light shade. We are selling well rooted full 4" pots. Photo is a closeup detail of a mature plant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; red orange tubular flowers blooms all summer and likes sun; vining habit.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Brilliant orange, 2", arching honeysuckle-like blooms are produced in large clusters from summer to fall on a small vine to 22' or as a 6' shrub. A shrubby perennial often freezing down here in Zone 8b and returning from the base in spring to bloom in summer.