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Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

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Overview

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 ft tall and 5-6 ft wide. Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Ideal for hedges or screens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can be pruned to maintain shape. Versatile and low-maintenance, it adds a burst of color to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Ground cover, Shrub, VineClimate Mediterranean
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can be pruned to maintain shape; cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a vibrant, image 52

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub, Vine
Family
Bignoniaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — They bloom profusely from late spring through fall; tecoma capensis requires well-drained soil and can, image 109
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — measuring approximately 6 inches long; are typically a brilliant orange but can range in hues from red to salmon
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — and it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11.<br><br>The striking trumpet-shaped flowers; its tubular, image 131
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Tecoma capensis requires well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of conditions; they bloom profusely from, image 64
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — and even into winter in milder climates; ground cover / shrub / vine with orange and red blooms, image 86
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering; full sun, image 123
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering; full sun, image 99
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Originating from South Africa; orange and red flowers in the garden
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — making it an easy-care addition to your landscape design; ground cover / shrub / vine for full or half, image 69
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — are typically a brilliant orange but can range in hues from red to salmon
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — and it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11.<br><br>The striking trumpet-shaped flowers; its tubular, image 83
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — measuring approximately 6 inches long; are typically a brilliant orange but can range in hues from red to, image 129
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — including drought and coastal exposure; the Cape Honeysuckle is relatively disease and pest-resistant, image 89
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Full sun is best for prolific blooming, but it can also flourish in partial shade; ideal for hedges or, image 66
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