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Products > Tecomaria capensis 'Buff Gold'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Bignoniaceae (Bignonias) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Golden |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Tecomaria capensis 'Buff Gold' (Cape Honeysuckle) - A rambling and vigorous evergreen shrub (evergreen in warm climate areas but loses its leaves in colder areas) that will grow to 20 feet with support or can be pruned into an upright shrub that is 8 feet tall. The shiny leaves are divided into 5 to 7 toothed and pointed leaflets, similar to a rose leaf. The 2 inch long golden-orange tubular flowers bloom in clusters nearly year round but are particularly abundant during the fall and winter. Plant in sun or light shade. Requires little irrigation in coastal gardens but tolerates regular watering as well. Can tolerate seaside conditions and is resistant to deer predation. Can be sheared for use as a screen or hedge. Hardy to 23° F. The naturally occurring form of this plant with dark red orange flowers is native to a large part of South Africa. 'Buff Gold' is our favorite of the Cape Honeysuckle - it is a lighter color than the more common orange form. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Our thanks to Stallings Nursery for this plant.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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