Tecoma hybrid - 'Sparky'

Tecoma hybrid - Sparky

Sparky is a fast-growing, well-behaved colorful blooming shrub. The bright flowers are large bell-shaped rich golden color with a dark orange to nearly red throat, that are formed in large clusters at the brach tips. Tecomas are summer tough annual to perennial color options! Spectacular for large container plantings in the midwest & north east gardens as summer annuals. They fill a delightful niche in warmer climate gardens where they provide flushes of blooms from spring to fall. Plants can freeze back with temps around 30°F, but will recover quickly after stems are cut back to the ground. Most are root hardy to around 10°-15°F.  We got starts of this plant a long time ago from our good friend and Tecoma breeder George Hull who was an ajunct professor at ASU and named this plant after the ASU mascot - Sparky - Go Sun Devils! Sparky blooms are sterile so keep blooming and rarely produce any seed pods.

Exposure Full Sun to part shade

Size Up to 5-6 feet high x 3-5 feet wide

Hardiness Zones 8-11

PLANT VARIATIONS

Please note that no two plants are exactly the same, that’s what makes them so unique! There may be some slight variations in height, width, amount of leaves, etc. We do our best to ensure your plants are consistent and keep our listings updated. As these are live plants, they change frequently. 

SPECIAL REQUESTS

We have the ability to procure hundreds of varieties of plants from 2 inches to 5 gallons. If you do not see what you are looking for, please send us a message and we will see how we can assist you! Contact us

DOMESTIC USA SHIPPING

Our horticulture experts will determine if the plant needs to be shipped in soil, based on the particular species, size, and your hardiness zone. In general, agaves, cacti, and succulents will be shipped without soil, called “bare root.” (see below) We will find the best freight carrier to your address. While our top priority is a healthy, happy plant delivery, unfortunately, we have no control over how carriers handle our packages, nor where they are dropped off.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

All plants shipped beyond the USA mainland, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, will be shipped “bare root.” (see below) All plants shipped internationally, including Puerto Rico, require a Phytosanitary Certificate from the US Department of Agriculture.

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Please check with your local customs department to see if you need any additional certifications, such as import permits. Note: while we have extensive experience and a track record of successful international plant shipments, we are unable to guarantee the plants' condition upon arrival.

BARE ROOT SHIPPING

This process simplifies shipping by dramatically decreasing the package weight, which keeps the cost of shipping as low as possible.