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shrubby trumpet flower

Also known as: yellow elder; yellow bells

A tender evergreen large shrub or small tree, up to 9m in height, with pinnate leaves made up of finely toothed, ovate leaflets. Produces clusters of trumpet-shaped, bright yellow flowers from late winter to spring

Scientific classification

Species: shrubby trumpet flower (Tecoma stans)
Genus: Tecoma
Family: Bignoniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of shrubby trumpet flower

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of shrubby trumpet flower

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shrubby trumpet flower care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 20 – 30 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 18-21°C (64-70°F) in spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Growing

Can be grown outdoors in very mild, frost-free areas in a sunny sheltered spot. Otherwise, grow in containers and overwinter indoors, or plant in a large conservatory or greenhouse border. Water well during the growing season and sparingly in winter

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