Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Tecomaria (tek-oh-MAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: capensis (ka-PEN-sis) (Info)
Cultivar: Hammer's Rose
Synonym:Tecoma capensis
Synonym:Bignonia capensis
Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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