Gold Cape Honeysuckle
Tecomaria capensis 'Aurea'
Pronunciation: tee-ko-MAY-ria ka-PEN-sis AW-ree-uh
SKU #31220
| Description | Shiny evergreen foliage on easily-trained, sprawling stems is accented by prolific clusters of showy, tubular, golden yellow flowers. A versatile climber that is highly effective when planted en masse on hillsides, or as an informal screen or clipped hedge. Utilize for a trellis or to hide an unsightly fence. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 5 to 7 ft. wide, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | Plant this vine for a lush look at the seashore. It can be trained on a support and used with small shrubs, or it can be used as a sheared shrub itself. The brightly colored orange flowers will be an eye-catcher. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana) Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Hyssop (Agastache); Salvia (Salvia); Shefflera (Shefflera) |
| Care | Prefers average to enriched, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune branches periodically to maintain desired form or size. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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