Tecomanthe Aurea, Tecomanthe dendrophylla flava

This is extremely rare variety hard to find in cultivation. The flowers are cream to pale yellow, sometimes with a pink blush. The flowers are long about 4-5" and form clusters of 6-8 in each cluster. They are produced from each node of the stem wood. Non-aggressive vine. Blooms in Fall-Winter, sometimes through early Spring and may bloom again during warmer months.

Tecomaria capensis Aurea, Tecoma capensis Aurea

This is a sprawling plant that, if left unpinned, puts out long stems and becomes almost a vine that needs some kind of support. Usually kept clipped, it is often used as a low hedge. It has attractive, light green foliage and frequent displays of long, tubular yellow flowers 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.

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Tecomaria capensis Salmon, Tecoma capensis Salmon

Rare variety of tecomaria with very bright, orange colored flowers. This plant stays compact unlike other tecomarias . It's an eye catching flower that appears all year round.

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Tecomaria capensis, Tecoma capensis

This is a fast growing sprawling plant that, if left unpinned, puts out long stems and becomes almost a vine that needs some kind of support. However, it can be trained even into a standard little tree. If kept clipped, it can be used as a low hedge. It has attractive, dark green foliage and frequent displays of long, tubular flowers that may be yellow or bright 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. Propagation is by means of seeds, cuttings, or branches that root when they lie on the ground.

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Telosma cordata, Telosma minor

Very heavy lemon-like fragrance is similar to Ylang-Ylang. Clusters of golden yellow blooms form along the vining stems during summer months. Individual blooms emerge successively over a period of weeks emitting a rich, heavy fragrance that's reliable day or night. Used for lais in Hawaii, it grows vigorously during the long warm days of summer with growth slowing and eventually coming to a standstill throughout the winter. Hardy Zone 10 and higher. Full or partial sun, grows to 2-3' in a container, vining in habit, minimum temperature 60°F, blooms in spring summer and fall.

This ornamental and fragrant climber is fried or boiled in several South East Asian recipes. The cut flowers are sold in markets wrapped in banana leaves. These flowers are tasty, rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins A et C.

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