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Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany'

Also Known As

  • Orange Mahogany Esperanza
  • Texas Yellow Bells
  • Trumpet Bush
  • Yellow Bells
  • Yellow Elder

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany' plant details

Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clusters of orange-yellow trumpets have a dark orange patch along with darker orange streaks leading into the throat of each flower. Similar in growth habit and appears to be comparable in flower power to Gold Star. Esperanzas are root hardy, die-back perennials into zone 8 and can become large shrubs to small trees in tropical climates. These are easy to grow reliable and free flowering garden additions that can be enjoyed as container plants where not hardy. Provide a full to mostly sunny location in a fertile, well-drained soil for the best results. Flowers attract bees and occasionally butterflies and hummingbirds. Occasional deadheading will help keep the plant clean as well as promoting additional flowering although it is not a requirement as it will continue to produce buds and blooms until the first frost.

Gardening facts about Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany' plant

How to Grow Tecoma stans 'Orange Mahogany'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Tecoma for your garden

aka Tecoma stans 'Esperanza', Yellow Bells, Yellow Esperanza

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Vine

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'-18'

Width: 3'-12'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Tecoma stans flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka Tecoma x alata 'Flaming Belles'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 8'

Width: 6'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Tecoma 'Flaming Belles' flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans, Cow-Itch Vine, Hummingbird Vine, Trumpet Creeper

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 35'-40'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional
Photo of Campsis radicans flower, form by Anneli Salo
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aka Bignonia chinensis, Bignonia grandiflora, Campsis chinensis, Tecoma chinensis, Tecoma grandiflora, Chinese Trumpet Creeper

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 20'-25'

Width: 5'-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Campsis grandiflora flower by Dalgial
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Scientific Name: Tecoma stans 'Lonesp'

aka Tecoma stans 'Gold Star', Gold Star Esperanza, Gold Star™ Esperanza

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-20'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low
Photo of Tecoma stans Gold Star™ flower by The Ruth Bancroft Garden
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