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Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo'

Also Known As

  • Tecoma guarume 'Tangelo'
  • Tangelo Esperanza
  • Tecoma guarume 'Tangelo'

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo' plant details

Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo'

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 FT - 4 FT - wide, 0 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of orange trumpet shaped flowers are borne from summer to fall on this tropical shrub or die-back perennial. Item # 3119

Gardening facts about Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo' plant

How to Grow Tecoma fulva ssp. guarume 'Tangelo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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