Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
Family: Bignoniaceae
Cape Honeysuckle grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate once established.
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How to Grow Cape Honeysuckle
Cape Honeysuckle growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate once established water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cape Honeysuckle as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to mature flowering size.
Plant Overview
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is listed in the Bignoniaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0294
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Cape Honeysuckle is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate once established. The database soil reference is Adaptable, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate once established
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to mature flowering size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to mature flowering size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.