Tecoma capensis syn. Tecomaria capensis syn. Bignonia capensis syn. Tecomaria petersi is commonly known as the Cape honeysuckle. This erect shrub is native to South Africa. It can be trimmed as a hedge, or can be grown against a wall, where it can cover large areas if manually attached.
This plant is not very frost-hardy, but can be reliably grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer.
Leaves are evergreen to semi-decidious in colder climates. They are opposite, slightly serrated, green to dark-green, pinnate with 5 to 9 oblong leaflets.
Flowers are tubular, narrow, about 3 in (7.5 cm) long. They are grouped in terminal clusters that are 4-6 in (10-15 cm) long. T. capensis blooms all year long in warm climates, in summer and fall in more temperate areas.
Fruits are inedible seedpods that can be up to 10 in (25 cm) long.
Tecoma capensis requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil This plant needs a fertile, neutral, well-drained soil that remains moist during the warmest months.
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Category - shrub, vine
Dimensions
Height 8.00 m
Width 3.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 5.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow, orange, pink, red
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds (in spring with bottom heat), cutting (in summer with semi-ripe wood) or air-layers in fall or in spring.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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