Yellow Bells 'Gold Star' (Tecoma stans 'Gold Star'): Compact, Prolific Bloomer

Tecoma stans 'Gold Star' is a superior cultivar of yellow bells, selected for its compact habit (4-6 feet), earlier and more prolific flowering, and improved cold tolerance. It covers itself in golden-yellow trumpet flowers from spring to frost, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

Advantages Over Species

'Gold Star' blooms heavily even as a young plant, stays more compact, and is root-hardy to zone 8b. It's sterile, so no messy seed pods. Ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and as a flowering hedge.

Care and Uses

Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Light pruning in late winter. Use in mixed borders, as a specimen, or in large pots. Combines well with purple lantana and blue salvias.

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