Tecomaria capensis 'Aurea' (Yellow Cape Honeysuckle) flower detail

Tecomaria capensis ‘Aurea’, Yellow Cape Honeysuckle, is a shrub adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This vibrant plant features clusters of tubular, bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators and add a pop of color to the landscape. Yellow Cape Honeysuckle has a sprawling growth habit and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

This plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it ideal for mediterranean climates. Yellow Cape Honeysuckle is drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance addition to water-wise gardens. It can be trained as a vine or left to grow naturally as a shrub.

Originating from South Africa, Yellow Cape Honeysuckle is well-suited to the hot and dry conditions found in summer-dry climates. This plant is commonly used as a screen, hedge, or specimen plant in gardens. Yellow Cape Honeysuckle is a versatile and attractive option for adding color and structure to a landscape in need of drought-tolerant plants.