Yellow Bells
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Yellow Bells, also commonly known as Esperanza, naturally thrives across a vast range, from south Texas to Arizona, extending southward through Mexico and Central America to northern Argentina, as well as in southern Florida and much of the Caribbean. This variety is native to the southwestern US and nearby Mexico. There have been a lot of new Tecoma hybrids hitting the market lately, and while many of them claim to be improvements on bloom color and production, none of them can match the drought tolerance or cold hardiness of the native Yellow Bells.
A delightful deciduous shrub with an irregular shape, typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet in the U.S. (can grow to 9' in tropical regions). This attractive plant showcases multiple stems and slender, upright branches adorned with striking clusters of large, trumpet-like yellow flowers, providing a stunning contrast to its lance-shaped, olive-green foliage. Long, slender seed pods appear in fall.
Loved by hummingbirds.
This variety is quite hardy and can survive freezing temperatures, though they will die back to the ground to reemerge in spring. Yellow Bells flourish in arid climates and are well-adapted to monsoon patterns that feature dry periods in between. To help them flower beautifully, try to mimic these conditions in your landscape by watering deeply but allowing the ground to dry out between waterings. Remove young seed pods to promote re-blooming. Prune heavily in late winter or early spring after freeze threats have passed. Needs well-draining soil, preferably a rocky mix. Well-suited for pot cultivation, provided the containers are at least 12 inches wide and deep.
Nectar Source: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Height: 3’-6’
Spread 3’-6’
Bloom: April-November
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 7-11
Origin: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
