Yellow Bells

Garden Glory: Beautiful Yellow Bells Stand Up to Austin Heat!

Bursting with flowers in tropical colors and pollinator power to your garden; Yellow Bells are known for their trumpet-shaped blooms and fast-growing nature. Standout choices for warm climate landscapes, whether you want compact shrubs for small spaces or large flowering hedges. Attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators, there’s always a cultivar to fit the bill! From golden yellow to fiery coral, these sun-loving plants bloom for months and thrive with minimal fuss (they rarely need fertilizer), making them ideal for both novice and seasoned gardeners.

Popular Yellow Bells Varieties

• Bells of Fire: Compact with deep red-orange flowers; great for borders or containers. Mature Size: 4-6ft H, 4-5ft W
• Gold Star: Compact yellow-blooming cultivar; great for small gardens or pots.           Mature Size: 4-6ft H, 4-5ft W. Close in hardiness to the native stans.
• Kalama: Bright coral-orange blooms and lush tropical appeal; upright form.   Mature Size: 6-8ft H, 5-6ft W
• Orange Jubilee: Vigorous and bushy with bold orange flowers; ideal as a privacy screen. Mature Size: 10-15ft H, 8-10ft W. Somewhat cold tolerant.
• Papaya: Papaya-orange flowers with golden throats; long-blooming and showy. Mature Size: 6-10ft H, 6-8ft W
• Red Hot: Reddish-orange to red blooms; upright and eye-catching.                      Mature Size: 6-8ft H, 5-6ft W
• stans Native species with classic bright yellow blooms; can grow tree-like.      Mature Size: 10-20ft H, 6-10ft W. Most cold hardy
• Sunrise: Unique bicolor yellow-orange flowers; excellent for mass planting.                 Mature Size: 6-10ft H, 6-8ft W

Tecoma Care in Austin

Sunlight: 6 hours + daily

Water: Well drained soil. Once established, they can thrive on deep, infrequent watering—about every 7–10 days in summer, less in cooler months. Pruning: Heavy in March for shape; lighter in the summer to encourage blooming.care; aphids may appear but rarely harm the plant.ne growing season). Cut back flower stalks after blooming to maintain form.