Tecomaria capensis 'Aurea' /Golden Yellow Cape Honeysuckle

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Scientific Name:	Tecomaria capensis 'Aurea'
Common Name:	Golden Yellow Cape Honeysuckle
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:	Summer, Fall
Flower color:	Yellow
Light Exposure:	Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	This cape honeysuckle can be either a vine or a sprawling shrub depending on how it is managed in the landscape. The cluster of bright yellow-orange flowers that bloom over a long period is the main feature regardless of how the plant is trained in the garden. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil. Reported to withstand considerable drought for short periods.