Until recently, tecomas grew huge and bloomed only in late spring and fall. Lydia stays more compact and blooms bright yellow flowers from early spring until frost.
Accent, Border, Container, Cut Flowers/Foliage, Hedge, Mass planting, Privacy Planting, Rock Gardens, Slope
Plant Type
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Special Feature
Attracts Pollinators, Blooms Earlier, Compact habit, Cut Flowers, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought tolerance, Easy Care, Fall Blooming, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Tolerates Clay Soil, Water-wise
Feature
Bright yellow flowers spring until frost
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Lydia™ Plant Care
Water Needs
Low Water Once Established/Water-wise
Fertilizer
Feed throughout growing season
Pruning
If hit by frost, prune hard after new growth shows in the spring
Soil
Tolerates a wide range
Planting Instructions
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.