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Tecoma capensis or Cape Honeysuckle vine...plant image coming |
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Tecoma capensis
(Cape Honeysuckle) |
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: South Africa
Light: Sun-part Shade
Height: 6-8'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: Bright red-orange, late Summer
Foliage: Glossy dark green, leathery
Soil: Well-drained, poor
Water: Regulard, Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds, softwood/semi-hardwood cuttings
Uses: Trellis, arbors, hedges,
cut-flower
Caution: May cause allergic reaction or skin irritation
Comments: Tecoma capensis or Cape Honeysuckle is a lovely heat-tolerant perennial
vine that attracts bees and hummingbirds. It has a fast growth and can be
pruned to an upright shrub. Protect from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
