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    Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Bignonia capensis
    • Tecomaria capensis
    • Aurea Cape Honeysuckle
    • Yellow Cape Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 4'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Tecoma capensis 'Aurea' plant details

    Tecoma capensis 'Aurea' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'

    Plant type: shrub or vine
    Plant family: bignoniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful clear yellow Cape Honeysuckle that produces masses of 2" tubular flowers in large clusters in summer. This easy heat and sun loving tropical can be grown as a medium to large arching shrub or is easily trained into tree forms or to trellises. An excellent choice for Hummingbirds and butterflies. Where not hardy grow it in a container. Larger growing in mild winter climates or where its protected from hard freezes.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Tecoma capensis 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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