Cape Honeysuckle - Tecomaria Capensis |
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| Grows In | Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
| Resistent To | Heat, Salt Tolerant |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Orange, Red |
| Blooms | Fall Blooms, Winter Blooms |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Average Height | 8' to 10', 10' to 12', 12' to 15', 15' to 20' |
| Average Width | 4' to 6', 6' to 8', 8' to 10', 10' to 15', 15' to 20' |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Noteworthy Characteristics
Cape honeysuckle is a sprawling, rampant, sometimes vine-like, shrub with evergreen foliage. Throughout fall and winter Cape honeysuckle produces clusters of brilliant red-orange to scarlet tubular flowers, each about 2 inches long. Can be used a s a large shrub or scrambling type vine-like shrub.
Uses
Excellent for use as a shrub climber, on arbors and arches, fences, trellises and partitions, groundcover for embankments and large slopes, and espalier,
Culture & Care Tips
Prefers full sun or mostly sun, well drained soil, and average to high water needs. Can be shaped or trained with regular pruning.
USDA Zones:
Bloom Season:
Bloom Color: Orange and red
Bloom Size: 2"
Bloom Type: Tubular
Light Requirements: Full or mostly sun
Moisture Requirements: Well-drained soil with average to high water requirements. Fairly drought resistant once established
Height: Up to 20 feet
Width: Up to 20 feet
Habit: Sprawling vine-like shrub
Other Notable Attributes: Flowers in fall and winter
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