5 Seeds Tecomaria capensis Orange Trumpet Vine Flowering Shrub

Tecomaria capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, is a vibrant flowering shrub or vine prized for its clusters of bright orange trumpet-shaped blooms. Native to southern Africa, it offers a tropical look with glossy green foliage and a long flowering season that adds warm color to gardens and landscapes. Its vigorous growth makes it a popular choice for covering fences, trellises, or large containers.
This versatile plant works well as an ornamental flowering hedge, screen, or specimen in sunny borders, and the blooms are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in warm climates and can be grown as an annual or container plant in cooler regions. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages fuller blooming.
Species: Tecomaria capensis
Type: Flowering shrub or vine
Plant_Habit: Upright, sprawling, can climb with support
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Zones: 9-11
Germination: 21-30 days at 70-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 36-60 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established