Esperanza (Tecoma stans)
Native Land: West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona
Sun/Shade: Prefers full sun
Flowers: Large yellow bell shaped flowers beginning with the heat of summer
and lasting through fall. An orange colored variety is also available. Looks best
during the middle of the summer heat. The yellow blooms longer than the
orange.
General Information: Esperanza means hope in Spanish. It lives up to its
name by providing the confident hope that we will enjoy its awesome color
each and every summer, even in the middle of our hottest Texas weather.
Landscape Use: Use as a background color plant or centerpiece. Can also be
used as a hedge for summer months.
Container Use: Can do well in containers with light potting soil, careful
watering and fertilization.
Size: By the end of summer can reach six feet tall and four feet wide.
Type: Flowering perennial that dies to the ground in winter but returns
faithfully by mid-April speeding up its growth with the summer heat.
Deer Resistance: Moderately Deer resistant. Have been complaints with Deer
eating the flowers.
Drought Tolerance: Very drought tolerant but looks best with regular, careful
watering.
Soil: Not particular about soil as long as it drains well and does not remain
constantly wet. Does well in rocky soil or even better with soil enhancement.
Water: Smart Watering Principle=Water well when first planted then allow to
dry slightly, without wilting, then water deeply again, etc. A soaking rainfall
should last for about two weeks worth of watering. Do not keep constantly wet.
Fertilizer: Responds well to flower fertilizer or lawn fertilizer but will still
bloom without fertilization.
Maintenance Tips: Train into a tree-form for a neater look or sheer off the top
frequently, like a shrub, to create a summer shrub.
Rating: Rates high
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