Tecoma capensis ‘Orange’ seeds grow into the orange Cape honeysuckle an evergreen, fast-growing flowering shrub native to the subtropical biome of East and southern Africa, from Tanzania south through Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and South Africa. Now treated as Tecomaria capensis in current POWO taxonomy (not Tecoma as formerly classified), this outstanding South African ornamental produces abundant clusters of vivid, long, tubular orange to orange-red flowers over an extended season, attracting sunbirds, hummingbirds and bees profusely. The ‘Orange’ form is the typical wild colour. Extremely popular as a hedge, screen, groundcover and climbing shrub in warm-climate gardens worldwide. Family Bignoniaceae.
Full sun to partial shade; fast-growing; adaptable to a wide range of soils; drought-tolerant once established; excellent for banks, slopes and informal hedges.
Tecoma capensis ‘Orange’ is one of the most popular ornamental flowering shrubs from the African subtropical zone the Cape honeysuckle’s vivid orange flower clusters, fast growth, adaptability and wildlife value have made it a global favourite for warm-climate garden planting from its homeland in East and southern Africa.
IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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