Plant Profile: Tecoma alata

Orange Bells is a sizable evergreen shrub belonging to the begonia family, characterized by its striking orange tubular flowers that evoke a tropical aesthetic. This plant serves various purposes, including as an accent shrub, a privacy screen, a specimen plant, or as part of the rear border in garden designs.

It does not thrive in shaded areas and, while it exhibits greater cold tolerance compared to Tecoma stans, it may still die back to the ground during winter months.

In terms of pests, diseases, and other issues, it is important to note that highly alkaline soil can lead to chlorosis in the plant.