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    TECOMA capensis 'Tropical Twist'

    Commonly known as cape honeysuckle

    (syn. Tecomaria 'Tropical Twist'). Large yellow flowers, with orange outside.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Whitefly, red spider mite, may be susceptible to honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Hybrid grown in the Netherlands
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Yellow
      Yellow inside orangish on the outside
    • Trumpet
    • Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    • Town garden
    • Pinnate
    • Height
      2.5–4 metres
    • Spread
      1.5–2.5 metres
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Shrub with scrambling stems
    • Pruning group 8
      Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
      Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
      When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    • Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
      Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
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