Tecomaria capensis ‘Salmon’

A sun-loving, evergreen shrub that brings a burst of warm salmon-pink colour to the garden. Tecomaria ‘Salmon’ (commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle) is a fast-growing, free-flowering variety that thrives in South African gardens — especially in full sun and well-drained soil. Its vibrant tubular blooms attract sunbirds and butterflies, adding lively movement and colour throughout the warmer months.

🌸 Flowering

Produces masses of salmon-pink trumpet flowers from spring right through to late autumn, creating a long display of colour in the garden.

🌿 Growth Habit

A vigorous, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub reaching up to 2 – 3 m high and wide if left untrimmed. Can be pruned into a dense hedge, shaped as a feature shrub, or trained against a wall or trellis.

🌞 Position

Full sun is ideal for best flowering, but it will tolerate light shade. Perfect for warm, sunny borders or as a striking backdrop in mixed plantings.

🌱 Soil

Grows well in well-drained, compost-enriched garden soil. Tolerant of sandy soils and coastal conditions once established.

💧 Watering

Moderate water requirements. Water regularly during establishment and extended dry spells; once mature, it becomes fairly drought tolerant.

✂️ Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth. Can be cut back harder in late winter if rejuvenation is needed.