description Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) Overview
Tecoma capensis is a scrambling South African shrub-vine in the family Bignoniaceae bearing clusters of orange-red tubular flowers that are a major nectar source for sunbirds throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
help Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) FAQ
Is Cape honeysuckle a true honeysuckle?
No, Tecoma capensis belongs to the trumpet-vine family, Bignoniaceae, rather than the honeysuckle family. Its orange-red tubular flowers account for the misleading common name.
Does Tecoma capensis need a trellis?
It is a scrambling woody shrub rather than a self-clinging vine. It can be tied to a support as a climber or repeatedly pruned into a freestanding hedge.
What birds pollinate Cape honeysuckle?
Sunbirds visit its nectar-rich flowers in its native southern African range. In the Americas, hummingbirds readily use the same tubular blooms.
Will Cape honeysuckle recover after frost?
Light frost may damage or kill exposed top growth, especially on young plants. Established specimens sometimes regrow from the roots, but the plant is most dependable in warm climates with winter protection.
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