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. 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.

How to grow Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’:
Grow Tecomaria capensis ‘Cape Town™ Orange’ in the sun or partial shade. It attracts birds and butterflies but is deer resistant. Plant it in rich, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. 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.
