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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 10 feet
Plant Spread: 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Wasps
Birds
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Orange Esperanza
  • Orange Trumpet Bush
  • Orangebells
  • Orange Star

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, my yard
Date: 2017-06-15
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona my yard
Date: 2016-01-13
Location: AZ
Date: Spring
Beautiful color and prolific bloomer. loves the heat.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: 2015-10-01
Orange Jubilee in bloom
Location: Scottsdale, AZ my yard
Date: 2017-05-03
Location: Scottsdale, AZ my yard
Date: 2017-05-03
Location: Jerusalem
Date: SEPT/2018
Uploaded by sangel
Location: My backyard
Date: 2021-07-23
Young seedling
Location: Medina Co., Texas
Date: June 28, 2012
Esperanza
Location: Ceres, CA
Date: 2020-08-01
New blooms emerging

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
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