Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
Also known as
West Indian Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis by Prenn (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 2.5m |
2.5m | Min | 1.5m |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Cape Honeysuckle Overview
Tecoma capensis is an evergreen shrub species in the Bignoniaceae family. It produces scrambling stems up to 3m in length, these are self-clinging and bear dark green foliage. Leaves are divided into a pinnate arrangement and this plant produces bright orange blooms in clusters. Flowers are around 5cm long, appearing late in the summer, they are tubular and curve gently. This species has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Common problems with Cape Honeysuckle
How to propagate Cape Honeysuckle
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
