Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 25, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Cape Honeysuckle
A fast-growing South African native evergreen shrub bearing clusters of two-inch trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, or yellow that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It tolerates heat, drought, salt, and wind and can be used as a groundcover, hedge, or espalier. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Flower Color
- Orange
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; full sun produces the most prolific bloom. In NE Florida, it performs excellently in open, sunny exposures and tolerates reflected heat from walls and pavement.
Low to moderate water needs once established; water regularly during the establishment period (first 1-2 seasons), then reduce to occasional deep irrigation during dry spells. Cape Honeysuckle is drought-tolerant and performs well in NE Florida's sandy soils with minimal supplemental irrigation.
Adaptable to a wide range of soils including NE Florida's sandy conditions; plant with minimal amendment and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (10-10-10) once in early spring. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to maintain size and stimulate flowering; this fast grower can become invasive in south Florida so monitor spread.
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Common questions
Is Cape Honeysuckle a good plant for St. Augustine?
Cape Honeysuckle is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-10 feet × 7-10 feet.