Bells of Fire™ Esperanza
Tecoma stans 'TEC6010916' PP #24,170
SKU
08508
A stunning compact variety - with fiery red-orange blooms. This heat and sun-loving shrub explodes with warm color from spring until the first frost. Self-cleaning, and rarely sets seed pods. Easy to grow in the landscape or in containers. Evergreen in frost-free regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
| Botanical Pronunciation | tek-OH-muh stanz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft wide; slightly larger in frost-free regions. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through frost; nearly year-round in frost-free climates. |
| Design Ideas | The more compact nature of this variety lends itself to smaller spaces as a colorful accent or natural hedge. In extremely hot climates, this carefree, desert hardy shrub blooms even in light shade, making it perfect under the canopy of a mesquite or palo verde tree. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Tropical, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Palo Verde (Cercidium); Mesquite (Prosopis) |
Easily grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly in first growing season; tolerates periodic drought, once established in the landscape. Feed monthly during growing season. In northern zones, overwinter pots indoors. Cut back to 12 in. and feed in spring. Return outdoors after danger of frost. Avoid contact with sap.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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