Cape Honeysuckle Live Plant – 1 Plant – 4 Inch Pot Size – Tecoma capensis

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is an evergreen flowering shrub valued for its green foliage and bright red to red-orange flowers. This listing includes 1 individual live plant grown in a 4-inch nursery pot and shipped without the nursery pot.

The plant is suited to outdoor growing in warm climates and can be used for patio containers, porch displays, garden borders, and landscape accents. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Flowering can vary according to season, temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions.

Size Disclosure: The 4-inch measurement refers to the nursery pot size the plant was grown in, not the height or dimensions of the shipped plant. The nursery pot is removed before shipping and is not included.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 individual live Cape Honeysuckle plant
• Botanical name: Tecoma capensis
• Bright red to red-orange flowers
• Evergreen perennial flowering shrub
• Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot
• Ships without the nursery pot; pot is not included
• The 4-inch measurement refers to the former nursery pot size, not plant height
• Suitable for outdoor landscapes and patio containers
• Full sun to partial shade
• Prefers fertile, well-draining soil
• Flowering may vary with season and growing conditions
• Plants may arrive compact or smaller than mature-stage photographs

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Tecoma capensis plant
• Rooted plant material
• Growing medium/root area
• Nursery pot removed before shipping; pot not included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Cape Honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Tecoma capensis
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Bright red to red-orange flowers
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Water: Moderate while establishing; avoid prolonged soggy conditions
USDA Zone: Not specified
Growth Habit: Upright, branching, shrub-like
Quantity: 1 live plant
Pot Size: 4 inches (growing pot; not included with shipment)
Plant Form: Live rooted plant
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Cape Honeysuckle?
A specific USDA hardiness zone is not provided by the seller. The plant is described as suitable for warm outdoor climates and should be protected from frost and prolonged freezing temperatures.

2. How much sunlight does Cape Honeysuckle need?
Cape Honeysuckle grows in full sun to partial shade. The seller notes that greater sunlight generally supports stronger growth and flowering.

3. How much water does Cape Honeysuckle need?
Keep the soil moderately moist while the plant establishes. Once established, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings and avoid prolonged soggy conditions.

4. What is the growth habit of Cape Honeysuckle?
It has an upright, branching, shrub-like growth habit with evergreen foliage and seasonal flowering.

5. Can Cape Honeysuckle be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller lists patio containers and porch displays among its uses. In colder climates, container growing can also allow the plant to be moved to a protected location.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.