Tecomaria capensis 'Cape Town™ Orange'
Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ is a hybrid from the Cape Town™ Series. It is a non-vining, compact bushy plant that works better in smaller spaces. They also call Tecomaria capensis, the Cape Town Honeysuckle.
Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ belongs to the Bignoniaceae family of plants. It is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub. It can reach heights of 2-3 m or 10ft and a width of more than 2.5 m or 8 ft. This plant is hardy to 20ºF or -6ºC. The leaves are pinnately compound, ovate, and glossy green. The bright orange flowers are tubular. They are usually pollinated by birds. Though originally they assume Tecomaria must be related to Tecoma, in fact, it is not. It is probably more related to Podranea. Tecomaria capensis is native to South Africa. The flowering season is unclear as it can bloom all year round.
This plant grows outdoors but can be used as an indoor plant, especially if temperatures are below 5 °C or 41 °F.
How to grow Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’:
Grow Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ in the sun or partial shade, but preferably the sun as it is a tropical plant and will thrive with the abundance of light. It attracts birds and butterflies but is deer resistant. Plant it in rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water it well but it is important that the soil drains well and the soil does not remain soggy. Fertilize it regularly.
Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ is heat tolerant. It continuously blooms in temperate climates and attracts bees and butterflies. Propagate by cuttings. Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ can be pruned to shape or more heavily if necessary. When planting near a well give it space so the roots can grow well. Loosen the soil when planting from a pot.
