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Cape Honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Tecomaria capensis (Thunb.) Spach
Synonym: Bignonia capensis, Tecoma capensis
Family: Bignoniaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13, 16, 18-28 USDA: 9b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 26° F, can sustain minor damage if unprotected, however recovery is generally rapid Heat Tolerance: Excellent Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: South Africa, Mozambique Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, can be pruned to a 6 to 8 feet upright shrub (1.8-2.4 m) or more, occasionally rampant if left unpruned. Watering Needs: Little water once established, give a good soaking every month in summer when established. Propagation: Seeds, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings any time.

Cultural Practices:
Reacts favorably to pruning in early summer. Can be cut to ground every few years to keep it from becoming woody and leggy. It is fairly salt resistant and can be used for seaside plantings.

Blooming Habits:
Blooms all year, flowers are more abundant in the fall. Its flowers attract hummingbirds.