Chicklet® Orange Esperanza (Tecoma x)

The Chicklet® Orange is a compact, eye-catching shrub that bursts with lightly fragrant, bold orange trumpet-shaped flowers all summer long. Heat and drought-tolerant once established, this beauty thrives in a variety of conditions, attracting pollinators while resisting deer. Perfect for landscaping or as a vibrant addition to your flower garden, Chicklet® Orange adds a pop of color and charm to any space. If you’re in a colder climate, it also makes a fantastic patio plant, bringing warmth and color to your outdoor areas year-round. 3-6 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide at maturity Hardy in zones 8-11, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily) Space plants 2-4 feet apart for best results Maintains bright green foliage spring to frost Produces fragrant orange trumpet flowers all summer Blooms on new wood Great for borders, containers, as a specimen or focal point Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and resists deer Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, long blooming, fragrant flower Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change! Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. Prune in early spring, after the plant has leafed out, if desired.   Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom