Overview

Tecomaria capensis subsp. capensis is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Tecomaria, part of the Bignoniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tecomaria capensis subsp. capensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and wall side borders.

About

Tecomaria capensis subsp. capensis is an evergreen climbing plant from the Bignoniaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, containers, and wall-side borders, it is hardy under glass in the UK (H1c). This cultivar is best propagated by seed, layering, or semi-hardwood cuttings and provides seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tecomaria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand, Chalk

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Tecomaria capensis subsp. capensis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tecomaria capensis subsp. capensis

Propagation

Seed, Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Honey fungus

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