TECOMA capensis 'Tropical Twist'
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TECOMA capensis 'Tropical Twist'
Commonly known as cape honeysuckle
(syn. Tecomaria 'Tropical Twist') - large yellow flowers, with orange outside.
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
Yellow inside orangish on the outside -
Trumpet
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Pinnate
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Height
2.5–4 metres -
Spread
1.5–2.5 metres
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingShrub with scrambling stems
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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.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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