Tecomaria capensis

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Description

This is an easy-to-grow shrub that is very useful as a hedge, and is most stunning when all colour varieties are used in the hedge.

Propagation instructions - cuttings

"Easy to propagate from cuttings or by removing rooted suckers or runners during the active growth phase."

Sources and references

• PlantZA
• Wikipedia

Scientific name

Tecomaria capensis

Common name(s)

Kaapse kanferfoelie

Features

• Attracts butterflies
• Can be used as a hedge
• Drought-resistant
• It provides medicinal value
• This is a bird-friendly species
• This will attract honey bees
• Will attract sunbirds

Genus

Tecomaria