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Cape Town™
Tecomaria capensis Hybrid 'Red' ('DWRE001')
Cape Honeysuckle: Patent PP31200
- » Brightly colored flowers bloom continuously until frost
- » Improved series of cape honeysuckle with a bushy and compact habit for sunny areas
- » Use as a tropical accent, in large containers, or as a foundation planting
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:9-11
- Height:4-5 ft
- Spread:3 ft
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Green
Availability not guaranteed; for informational purposes only.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
| • | Attracts Humming-birds |
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Hedge |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Additional Information about Tecomaria capensis Hybrid Cape Town™ 'Red'
An exciting breakthrough in cape honeysuckle breeding. These bushy plants are perfect for smaller spaces and won't grow out of control. In frost-free climates, these evergreen plants bloom through winter—a great food source for pollinators.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tecomaria capensis Hybrid Cape Town™ 'Red'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.