Enhance your garden with the vibrant, fragrant blooms of Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis), an heirloom flowering plant prized for its cascading orange-red flowers and low-maintenance growth. These seeds grow into hardy shrubs ideal for garden beds, borders, hedges, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that attract birds and pollinators while providing a colorful and fragrant display.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Cape Honeysuckle (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright, spreading shrub
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Height: 150–300 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Bright orange to red tubular blooms
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Blooming Season: Spring through autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 2–4 weeks depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, hedges, or containers spaced 80–100 cm apart.
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Care: Light pruning after flowering encourages bushy growth; minimal maintenance required.
