Chicklet® Red Trumpet Bush (Tecoma)
Shrub
- A superb heat-tolerant shrub loved by hummingbirds!
- Great for hot, sunny landscapes or in a large containers on porches & patios.
- Deer-resistant, disease-resistant, & overall easy-care.
- Zones 8-11, sun, 3-4' tall x 2-3' wide at maturity.
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Description
Perfect for those who love trumpet vines but are looking for something more compact and easy to manage, trumpet bush has everything you love about trumpet vines in a dwarf shrub habit. This long-blooming shrub boasts bright red blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This heat and drought-tolerant shrub is as versatile as durable, perfect for planting in both your garden and in containers. Those in colder climates can enjoy trumpet bush as a patio plant throughout summer.
Details
Patent #: PP36073
Common name: Trumpet bush, esperanza, tecoma esperanza
Zone: 8-11
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' x 2-3'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer through frost
Bloom time: Summer through frost
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, pollinator-friendly, container-friendly, deer-resistant, space savers
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, small spaces, pollinator gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun.
Water: Evenly moist, average
Spacing: 2-3′
Fertilizing: Apply as desired.
Winterizing: No special care needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: No deadheading is required for continuous blooms. Blooms on new wood, best pruned once leafed out in early spring, if desired. This dwarf variety requires less pruning than typical tecoma.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
She is doing beautifully. I did not expect to have blooms the first year, but she is already blooming. Absolutely beautiful. I followed the instructions to the letter when i received her and I couldn’t ask for better results.
Bush is very full and in very good condition, but not happy with the color. I ordered the red and orange and the blooms are orange on both plants. I will wait to see if the natural light changes the color on the one that is suppose to be red.
Arrived looking dead and did not survive, even when watered and kept away from harsh sun
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants that I have received are very healthy. Love them!
Very disappointed with size and quality of the plants for the price paid for them. I am doing daily care trying to revive the plants and if successful will be able to get them living good by next year.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.