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Tecoma x

Accession Count: 6
Common Name: 'Red Hot' tecoma stans
Family Name: Bignoniaceae
Botanical Name: Tecoma x
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Cultivar: 'Red Hot'
Characteristics: Tecoma ‘Red Hot’ is an evergreen shrub which is a hybrid of several members of the Tecoma genus. Red Hot Tecoma is different from other members of the genus as it only reaches a maximum of four feet wide and four feet tall, whereas other members can grow 12 or 13 feet tall. This shrub has a loaf-shaped growth habit. The leaves are medium green, with toothed margins and the flowers are trumpet-shaped and range in color from vivid red to intense reddish-orange. The blossoms last for a long time, and attract many different types of pollinators, especially hummingbirds. The plant prefers full sun, and is only tolerant of temperatures above 15°F.
Compound: Tec x Red
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After years of scrutinizing in the test garden, Civano Growers proudly present Tecoma ‘Red Hot’. Red Hot was handpicked by our horticulturists for its quality, form and health.
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Height: 0 - 5 feet
Width: 0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate Growing
Grow Season: Spring
Flower Season: Summer
Color: Red
Function: Accent
Spread: Non-spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
Invasive: Benign
Toxicity: Benign
Hardy: Hardy
Water Use: Low water Use
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Tecoma x