Native Region South Africa
Plant Type Evergreen shrub
Avg. Height 6 to 8 feet
To 20 feet with support
Avg. Spread/Width 6 to 8 feet
Leaf
Bright to deep
green
Pinnately divided
5 to 7 leaflets
Glossy
Tooth margins
Flower
Bright orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers, 2 inches
Yellow, cultivar T.c. ‘Aurea’
Summer through early winter, intermittently throughout
the year
Attracts hummingbirds
Fruit
None
Plant Factor
Irrigation Group
M/L
2
Climate Zone 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Additional Notes:
Fast growing.
Moderate moisture, takes wind, salt air.
Tolerates many soils, including calcareous, can be planted
in coastal, inland, valley low deserts with regular water.
Does well in large planters and on slopes, where it
reaches 6 to 8 feet.
Vine-like stems can grow to 20 feet. Longer stems will lay
down in planter beds and form roots which allows plant
to spread.
Can be used as an espalier.