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Gold Star™ Esperanza

Tecoma stans 'Lonesp'

Pronunciation: tek-OH-muh stanz
SKU #01254
9-11

Good to grow! 10

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OVERVIEW
Description A fast-growing shrub valued for its large clusters of non-stop, golden yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Arching stems of dark green foliage form sprays of green and gold. Very heat tolerant and easy to grow. Great for sunny borders and containers. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Late spring into fall
Mature Size Quickly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Dark Green
Companion Plants Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha); Salvia (Salvia)
CARE
Care Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.