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Red Hot Esperanza
Tecoma 'Red Hot' PPAF
Pronunciation: tek-OH-muh
SKU #43631
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A stunning compact variety - with lightly fragrant, fiery crimson-colored, trumpet-shaped 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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| Bloom Time | Spring through frost. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
| Design Ideas | Use as a colorful accent or mass to create a 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. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Palo Verde (Cercidium); Mesquite (Prosopis) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A stunning compact variety - with lightly fragrant, fiery crimson-colored, trumpet-shaped 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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| Bloom Time | Spring through frost. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Accent |
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| Design Ideas | Use as a colorful accent or mass to create a 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. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Palo Verde (Cercidium); Mesquite (Prosopis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Red Hot Esperanza produce flowers?
Spring through frost.
Is Red Hot Esperanza evergreen or deciduous?
Red Hot Esperanza is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Red Hot Esperanza?
Red Hot Esperanza is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Red Hot Esperanza resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Red Hot Esperanza grow?
Red Hot Esperanza has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Red Hot Esperanza in my landscape?
Red Hot Esperanza is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Accent.
How can I use Red Hot Esperanza in my garden design?
Use as a colorful accent or mass to create a 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.
What color are Red Hot Esperanza flowers?
Red Hot Esperanza produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Hot Esperanza?
Red Hot Esperanza has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Hot Esperanza?
Good companion plants for Red Hot Esperanza include: Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Palo Verde (Cercidium); Mesquite (Prosopis).
How do I care for Red Hot Esperanza?
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.
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