Cape Honeysuckle
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Comments (15)They are just under 7' tall, but I have trimmed off a foot or or so. It took about 2 years from a 1 gallon container with a plant 1 foot tall to get to 7 feet. I think they grew 1' the first year and 5' the next year. Then I lightly trimmed the tips at the very top and they got dense. It is a matter of, do you want to spend $20 now but you are trimming all the time, or $100 and trim once a year. Its the same with lawn. Lawn is much cheaper to install than shrubs, which is why builders always put a big lawn and skinny planting beds. But lawn costs a lot to water and maintain over time compared to slow or moderate growing, drought tolerant shrubs. Slow shrubs may seem not good, but on the other hand, you are not out there chopping at them all the time. Fast, aggressive plants are cheap to buy, but take time and money to keep under control. You have to do what you have to do, but it is something to keep in mind for the long haul. If you move in a year or two it becomes someone else's problem. If you are there for 30 years, it is your problem. One thing you can do is get the Cape Honeysuckle to the size you want then cut way back on the watering. It will slow them down. Try to keep the lawn away from them also, as they will invade the lawn looking for water....See Morecape honeysuckle
Comments (5)If you purchased this so you would have winter flowers, you might want to consider investing in some heavy weight spun-bond row cover such as Agribond. On nights when freezes or frosts are predicted you could wrap the plant in a couple of layers. Particularly if it is in a sheltered location such as next to a building or if you add a string of holiday lights under the row cover to add a bit of warmth, it might save your flowers and reduce the branch die-back....See MoreCape Honeysuckle Zone 9
Comments (2)I am sceptical, I'm afraid. Tecoma capensis is a vigorous perennial which grows into a pretty large vine. A couple of them would fill that whole bed if I have understood the scale right. I don't see how a planter attached to the fence could supply sufficient growing medium and nutrients for it. Plus it would have to be watered constantly. It could even bring a wooden fence down I should think. Is there a reason you can't plant them at the bottom of the fence and let them grow up, from where they will then hang down?...See MoreFree cape honeysuckle plants
Comments (0)I am cutting back and digging up several beautiful cape honeysuckle plants. They are two years old and bloomed profusely. Would like to give them away to a good home. If you want them please email bjbaughman37@gmail.com. We live near 35 Ave and Thunderbird Road....See Morewanda
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