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    Tecoma capensis 'Lutea'

    Also Known As

    • Lutea Cape Honeysuckle
    • Yellow Cape Honeysuckle

    Plant type

    shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Tecoma capensis 'Lutea' plant details

    Tecoma capensis 'Lutea' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma capensis 'Lutea'

    Plant type: shrub or vine
    Plant family: bignoniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma capensis 'Lutea'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rapid growing mounding evergreen broadleaf shrub producing bright yellow 2" trumpet like flowers from April to November. May bloom year round in areas that are frost free. Likes sun and is quite drought tolerant once established. Bright yellow flowers bloom from April to November, likes sun, hardy to 15 degrees, fast growing.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Tecoma capensis 'Lutea' plant

    How to Grow Tecoma capensis 'Lutea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 3'-12'

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Scientific Name: Tecoma stans 'Lonesp'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
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