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| Botanical Name | Tecoma x 'Cape Town Red' |
| Description | 'Cape Town Red' is a more compact and controlled variety of Esperanza, perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's long, hot summers. While it is highly heat and drought-tolerant once established, it requires excellent soil drainage. In landscapes with heavy clay, it is vital to plant in raised beds or amend the soil with expanded shale, as this variety will not tolerate "wet feet" or stagnant water during our heavy rain cycles. It is a prolific bloomer that provides a tropical look without the massive footprint of traditional varieties. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Essential for maximum bloom production) |
| Height x Width | 3-4 ft. Tall x 3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established, but blooms better with regular watering. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Root hardy in Zone 8 with heavy mulching) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming. Prune back significantly in late winter to refresh growth. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate to High |
| Botanical Name | Tecoma x 'Cape Town Red' |
| Description | 'Cape Town Red' is a more compact and controlled variety of Esperanza, perfectly suited for the Houston metro area's long, hot summers. While it is highly heat and drought-tolerant once established, it requires excellent soil drainage. In landscapes with heavy clay, it is vital to plant in raised beds or amend the soil with expanded shale, as this variety will not tolerate "wet feet" or stagnant water during our heavy rain cycles. It is a prolific bloomer that provides a tropical look without the massive footprint of traditional varieties. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Essential for maximum bloom production) |
| Height x Width | 3-4 ft. Tall x 3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established, but blooms better with regular watering. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Root hardy in Zone 8 with heavy mulching) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming. Prune back significantly in late winter to refresh growth. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate to High |
