Chicklet™ Gold Trumpet Bush (Tecoma)
Shrub
- Bright yellow trumpet blooms are long-lasting!
- Flower color doesn’t fade in heat, even in unusually high temperatures.
- Compact habit can be added to small pathways and patios.
- Noninvasive shrub from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 8-11, sun, up to 3-6′ tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Perfect for planting in both your garden and in containers, trumpet bush, sometimes called esperanza, is a heat and drought-tolerant shrub that is just as versatile as it is durable. Watch it thrive planted as a border, specimen, or even a hedge. It's best suited for gardeners in hotter zones (think zone 8 and up), but those in cold climates can still enjoy it as a container plant in summer. While its appearance (and name) often confuse it with trumpet vine, this shrub is native to North America and is ready to call your garden home.
Details
Patent #: PP #33,456
Common name: Trumpet bush, esperanza
Zone: 8-11
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3-6' x 3'
Flower color: Yellow/gold
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer into fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, pollinator-attracting
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, foundation planting, small spaces, pollinator gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Water: Evenly moist, average
Spacing: 3-10′
Fertilizing: Apply as desired.
Winterizing: No special care is needed.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on new wood - prune in early spring, after the plant has leafed out, if desired. However, this dwarf selection needs less pruning than conventional 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.