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Tecomaria capensis

Honeysuckle - Cape

Rambling flowering shrub from the Cape of Good Hope area of South Africa. A good substitute for the trumpet creeper popular in northern climates.

Vine-like shrub with pretty glossy compound leaves
Orange or gold flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds

Height: 6 - 8 ft
Spread: 4 - 5 ft
Category: Flowering Shrub

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Attracts Humming-birds

Drought Tolerant

Low Maintenance

A versatile plant that can be trained up an arbor or pergola or just let it ramble without support to cover a large area. Tolerates light salt drift, so perfect for coastal gardens Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Prune back occasionally to keep in bounds.