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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

CHICKLET® Gold

Trumpet Bush, Esperanza

Tecoma stans

'SMNTSC'

PP# 35,751

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Chicklet Gold trumpet bush blooming in a landscape

Chicklet Gold tecoma with yellow trumpet-like blooms in a landscape

Close up of the yellow blooms of Chicklet Gold trumpet bush

Close up of the trumpet shaped blooms of Chicklet Gold tecoma

Vivid color
Long blooming
North American native

Description: Think of Chicklet Gold esperanza (Tecoma stans) as a long-blooming trumpet vine in a non-invasive, compact shrub form. Cheery yellow panicles provide a festive display of color, both as a garden shrub in hot areas or as a patio plant in cooler climates. Either way, it flowers for months, attracts hummingbirds, and just generally improves the mood of all who see it.

USDA Zone: 8 - 11 (15°F/-9°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 3-6'
Width: 3'
Finish Time: 0.5 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer into fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Any well-drained soil will do; tolerates moderate drought once established.

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.

Uses

Ideal for containers in both hot and cold climates; can be incorporated into landscapes and flower gardens in zone 8 and warmer.

Growing Tips

Shrubby habit needs little pruning or training to develop into a lush, full plant with abundant blooms.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Tecoma, Common name: Trumpet Bush, Esperanza, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, USDA Zone 11, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Yellow flowers, Green foliage