Shrubs

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecomaria capensis

$42.00

In Stock — 35 available

Container Size

Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 10–20 ft (can be trained as vine)
Mature Width: 6–10 ft
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall, Winter
Flower Color: Orange
Growth Rate: Fast
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 20°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This vigorous vine or shrub produces abundant trumpet-shaped orange flowers, thriving in the hot, sunny climate of Las Cruces. It's excellent for covering fences or walls and attracts hummingbirds.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

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Pollinator Gardens
Xeriscape
Windbreaks

Full Sun
Low Water
10–20 ft (can be trained as vine)

A vigorous, evergreen shrub or vine known for its bright orange tubular blooms and fast growth. Cape Honeysuckle adds vibrant color to landscapes and can be shaped as a shrub, trained as a vine, or used as an informal hedge.

Highlights:
• Bright orange, nectar‑rich flowers
• Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
• Fast‑growing and versatile (shrub or vine)
• Excellent for hedges, trellises, or accents
• Heat‑tolerant and low maintenance once established

Bloom: Nearly year‑round in warm climates; peak in Fall–Winter
Flower: Orange
Height: 6' – 10' (larger if trained as vine)
Spread: 6' – 12'
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Low–Moderate
Hardiness: Zones 9 – 11

Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tecomaria_capensis
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.

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