Cape honeysuckle

Also known as: West Indian honeysuckle

T. capensis is an evergreen shrub with self-clinging scrambling stems to 3m or more, with dark green, pinnate leaflets and clusters of bright orange-red flowers with slender curved tubes to 5cm in length, in late summer

Scientific classification

Species: Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis)
Genus: Tecoma
Family: Bignoniaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Cape honeysuckle

Distribution map

Southern Africa, Swaziland

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Cape honeysuckle

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Cape honeysuckle care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Worth trying in mild gardens if you have a sunny, sheltered wall and a fertile, well-drained soil. Otherwise, grow in a container and overwinter indoors

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