Gold Star™ Esperanza
Tecoma stans 'Lonesp'
Pronunciation: tek-OH-muh stanz
SKU #01254
| Description | A fast-growing shrub valued for its large clusters of non-stop, golden yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Arching stems of dark green foliage form sprays of green and gold. Very heat tolerant and easy to grow. Great for sunny borders and containers. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring into fall |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Jatropha (Jatropha); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.