Tecoma ‘Bells of Fire’
Looking for ideas on what to plant in your garden? Plant Esperanza!
Esperanza is a wonderful option for just about any sized garden or landscape. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes to suit your needs and plans. Esperanza, commonly referred to as Yellow Bells, is a Tecoma. Popular due to its bright yellow blooms, hence the name Yellow Bells. But that’s not the only one!
- Yellow Bells– Texas native, Bright gold blooms, 6-8′ tall and great as privacy screen or background plant.
- ‘Bells of Fire’- Red-orange blooms, 5-6′ tall and excellent specimen/focal point plant.
- ‘Lydia’- Pale yellow blooms, 3-4′ tall and great for small borders and containers.
Tecoma
While the standard Yellow Bells can get grow quite large, you can easily maintain a smaller size with regular pruning. Thriving in the full Texas sun, all Esperanza varieties are heat-tolerant perennials that require very little water once established. Expect a long blooming season that begins in the spring and carries beautiful colors all the way through the fall.
Tecoma ‘Lydia’ butter yellow blooms in Austin garden.
Best Companion Plants for Esperanza
Esperanza’s trumpet-shaped flowers pair beautifully with other sun-loving, low-water plants.
- Blue Plumbago- Blue contrast in the garden.
- Salvia Greggii- available in a variety of colors- creates a high energy pollinator friendly tropical look.
- Texas Sage or Artemesia- The silver foliage softens the look with a cool silvery backdrop.
- Agave- Adds structural interest to the wispy growth of the Esperanza.
If you are looking for something to plant in your garden that is easy to care for, does well in the Texas heat and has a lot of color, Esperanza is the plant for you!
