Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'
Yellow Cape Honeysuckle
Description
The Cape Honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub that grows to 8' tall with pruning, or a vine that reaches 20' with support. The leaflets are shiny green, and the fall-winter flowers are yellow and tubular-shaped. This shrub can tolerate sun or part shade, heat, wind, salt air. The Cape Honeysuckle is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.