Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The bright yellow flowers of the Chicklet® Gold Esperanza Trumpet Bush shine in a landscape. The botanical name is Tecoma stans 'SMNTSC’, and the tubular flowers open so wide that the petals curl back. The blooms are bright yellow with golden yellow accents in the interior. Enjoy the flowers throughout the summer and fall. The flowers bloom in clusters on sturdy, upright, and well-branched stems. Green foliage with serrated edges complements the blooms and gives the shrub a full appearance.
The flowers make this Trumpet Bush a natural focal point or specimen. Include the Chicklet® Gold Esperanza Tecoma in a border, landscape, or near the back of a mixed bed. Grow this beauty in a container to add color and privacy to a deck or balcony. The showy flowers are a pollinator favorite and attract hummingbirds. This shrub is easy to maintain and generally disease- and pest-free.
Chicklet® Gold Tecoma Care
Plant Trumpet Bush in full sun and in rich, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH for best performance. New plants need consistent water, while established plants prefer to dry out before getting water. Fertilize at the beginning, middle, and end of the growing season.
Prune the plant in early spring before new growth appears to remove overgrowth and maintain a pleasing shape. The Chicklet® Gold Esperanza blooms on new wood, so prune early to ensure flowering is not diminished. This deciduous shrub continues to rebloom without deadheading.
Chicklet® Gold Tecoma Spacing
Chicklet® Gold Esperanza Trumpet Bush grows 3 to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Space plants 3 feet apart to create a dense, consistent planting.
Chicklet® Gold Tecoma Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 8 to 11 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Yellow
- Flower Description
- Vivid Golden Yellow Trumpets
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Bright Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Chicklet Gold Tecoma
- Also Known As
- Trumpet Bush
- Botanical Name
- Tecoma stans 'SMNTSC'
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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