Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma Capensis
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
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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