Tecomaria capensis 'Apricot' (Apricot Tecoma)
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' pink orange flower clusters with water drops after rain
Botanical names: Tecomaria capensis, Tecoma capensis var. apricot
Common names: Apricot Tecoma, Cape Honeysuckle
Cultivar: Apricot
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9a-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsRare variety of tecomaria with apricot color flowers. This plant stays compact unlike other tecomarias that may become invasive. Usually kept clipped, it is often used as a low hedge. It has attractive, light green foliage and frequent displays of long, tubular flowers that may be apricot or orange at the ends of the stems. Cape Honeysuckle needs very well-drained soil and prefers full sun, but will bloom in filtered light; flowering is best is slightly cooler climates. See Article about Tecomaria.
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Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' orange trumpet flower clusters growing above light green foliage.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' orange flower clusters with red lines and green leaves.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' flower with orange petals above deep green serrated leaves.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' cluster of trumpet shaped orange flowers with green pointed leaves
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' orange flower showing delicate petal lines and long yellow stamens.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' flower with elongated coral orange petals and lush green leaves.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' trumpet shaped orange flowers with yellow accents and soft leaves.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' orange trumpet flower in a close up view.
Tecomaria capensis (Apricot Tecoma) 'Apricot' cluster of orange flowers above deep green foliage.
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