Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea'

golden cape honeysuckle

Family	Bignoniaceae
Plant Type	shrub
Zone	USDA: 9a - 11 RHS: FH - FT EGF: H5 - G2 Australia: 3 - 5
Care Level
Height	1.5 - 7.5 m (5 - 25 ft)
Spread	2 - 3 m (6.5 - 10 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The shrub Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea' (golden cape honeysuckle) produces showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is twisted in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea' (golden cape honeysuckle) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Border, container, ground cover, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics	Birds and hummingbirds are attracted to Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea' . Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions	The growth rate of Tecomaria capensis 'Lutea' (golden cape honeysuckle) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.