Vines - Tecoma - Sparky

Big, yellow with orange ringed bell-shaped blooms all season. ‘Sparky’ is a well-behaved and floriferous hybrid Tecoma created by plantsman and ASU professor George Hull in honor of ASU mascot of the same name. This is fast becoming one the most popular hybrids our friend George ever created and for good reason. The compact plant has large, dark green recurved foliage and they bloom almost constantly due to the flowers being self-sterile. The striking big, trumpet-shaped golden blooms have a distinctive dark orange ringed throat. Bright and colorful plants have good resistance to cold, although they can drop some leaves during coldest winter months as other Tecomas do. Use these durable long-blooming shrubs for colorful accent plants, or in mass for any foundational shrub. They blend well with other native plants, bold accents, or flowering perennials. They are also great candidates for patio or poolside containers or anywhere else you want a pop of reliable color.

Scientific name:  Tecoma hybrid ‘Sparky’

Mature size:  up to 5 ft. high & wide

Sun:  Full sun