EVERGREEN
Tecoma capensis
FULL SUN
SEMI-SHADE
SEMI FROST HARDY
MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS
MEDIUM GROWER
FAST GROWER
ATTRACTS BIRDS
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
2m x 2m
MAXIMUM SIZE:
3m x 3m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Tecoma capensis
DESCRIPTION
The Cape honeysuckle has glossy dark-green foliage and bears spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers. It gives a colourful display in autumn when combined with Plumbago auriculata as the two are often found growing together in the wild.
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Tecoma capensis is rich in nectar and will attract bees, butterflies and sunbirds.The plant is also a host plant for ten moth, and three butterfly species.
WATER REQUIREMENTS
Water moderately.MAINTENANCE
Cape honeysuckle is low maintenance and drought resistant.It may need occasional pruning to shape it.
LANDSCAPING USES
Plant it singly or in groups of three in a mixed border.Makes an excellent large hedge.
An excellent screening plant
GARDEN THEMES
Country, Forest, Formal, Rockery, Woodland
BUTTERFLY/MOTH HOST PLANT
Euchrysops barkeri (Barker’s Smoky Blue)Leptotes pirithos (Common Blue)
Lampides boeticus (Lucern Blue)
6 responses
Thank you for advice will do this .. appreciate
Hi Pat
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Your Tecoma capensis will probably require some ties to support it and encourage it to grow over the pergola. Perhaps try feeding it with a general purpose organic fertiliser and compost to encourage more flowers.
Flourish!
Glenice
I hve a screen of this orange flower one , but not a lot of flowers. Would like to have it grow over top of pergola , not sure if i should support it and how.
Hi Elabe
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Tecoma capensis can be grown in a container but as this is a shrub/small tree, it’s best to choose a pot that is no smaller than 50cm x 50cm which will allow for adequate roots to develop.
All varieties produce plentiful flowers but your display will be governed by your soil and growing conditions.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hi. Can it remain in a pot? Which one flowers most, please
Yellow variety is very neat. Clip once a year. Red variety can be trained into a standard. Very showy.
Ian