Chicklet® Orange Tecoma

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Chicklet™ Orange Tecoma Esperanza (Tecoma x) has colorful, trumpet like orange flowers from spring through fall. The flowers have a light fragrance. The plants dwarf habit means it can be enjoyed practically anywhere in the garden.The blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. It is also considered deer resistant. The shrubs are drought and heat tolerant once established. It is native to the eastern United States. Plant Chicklet™ Orange Tecoma Esperanza in a landscape or flower garden. It will be hardy in zones 8a-11b. It can be grown as a container plant in colder climates and be brought inside for the winter.Chicklet Orange Tecoma CareChicklet™ Orange Tecoma Esperanza needs full sun and is happiest in sandy, well-drained soil. Water it only when the soil gets dry. In the landscape, fertilize in early spring as the plant breaks dormancy, using a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs.The bushes bloom on new wood, so prune in early spring before the plant breaks dormancy and starts to leaf out. You do not have to deadhead the flowers for continuous blooms.Chicklet Orange Tecoma SpacingChicklet™ Orange Tecoma Esperanza grows to a height of 3-6 feet and will spread out 2-4 feet, so is considered a medium shrub. Give it 2-4 feet between plants, center on center. That will help air circulation and sunlight exposure as well as giving the roots enough room to grow.