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hummingbird and butterfly attractor, Tecomaria capensis or Cape Honeysuckle or
Tecoma capensis or Bignonia capensis coming soon... |
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Tecomaria capensis
(Cape Honeysuckle) |
Synonyms: Bignonia capensis,
Tecoma capensis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: South Africa, Mozambique
Light: Sun-part Shade
Height: 6-8'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: Showy, bright red-orange, tubular, late Summer
Foliage: Glossy, evergreen, leathery, pinnate, compound, oval
leaflets, slightly serrated
Soil: Well-drained, poor, mildly acidic, mildly alkaline, drought
tolerant
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Well-balanced
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings, layering, rootball divisions
Uses: Trellis, arbors, hedges,
cut-flower, container, screening
Caution: May cause allergic reaction or skin irritation
Comments: Tecomaria capensis or Cape Honeysuckle or
Tecoma capensis or Bignonia capensis is a lovely perennial
tropical vine with a vigorous scrambling growth habit. In late Summer or
early Winter, showy bright red-orange tubular blossoms appear among dark green leaves.
The spectacular flowers make great cut flowers and are every florist's
delight. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies adore the nectar-rich flowers.
Tecomaria capensis is easily propagated from seeds, softwood or hardwood
cuttings layering or from rootball divisions. It performs well in a sunny
to part shade environment. Cape Honeysuckle is salt and drought tolerant.
This South African beauty is fast growing and produces suckers. It can be
pruned to an upright shrub. Allow
Tecoma capensis to climb up an arbor or trellis for a gorgeous display
of its flaming blossoms. It can also be container cultivated to
contain its spread. Bignonia capensis is hardy to 26 degrees
Fahrenheit; protect plant from frost. In colder areas, it will
lose all its leaves. Trim plant back in Winter to maintain shape
and size and to promote more blooms. Tecomaria capensis makes an
ideal hedge or screening plant. The powery bark has been used in
traditional African folklore medicine for the treatment of insomnia and
pain.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 9-11 |
