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Bells of Fire (Tecoma Garrocha)
Tecoma Garrocha
Rs 2,000
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Add a splash of orange colour to your garden with Bells of Fire, a reliable evergreen shrub that blooms in summer, fall. It reaches a moderate height of 5 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Orange
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Beginner
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Bells of Fire (Tecoma Garrocha) is a distinguished evergreen shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its orange flowers that appear in summer, fall, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 5 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Tecoma Garrocha
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 5 ft
- Flower Colour: Orange
- Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed, Softwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Beginner, easy to grow and ideal for beginners
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Bells of Fire
Grown from seed or softwood cuttings taken during active growth.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Bells of Fire?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Bells of Fire is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge, requires minimal maintenance, perfect for new gardeners and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Bells of Fire online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bells of Fire be harmful to household pets?
While Bells of Fire is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
Is Bells of Fire a good choice for a first-time gardener?
Absolutely! Bells of Fire is one of the easiest plants to care for and is perfect for first-time gardeners. It forgives missed waterings and bounces back from neglect. Simply water when the soil feels dry and give it the right amount of sunlight, and it will reward you with healthy growth.
How often should I water Bells of Fire in Pakistan’s climate?
Bells of Fire needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
Does Bells of Fire need regular trimming or pruning?
Bells of Fire benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in summer, fall, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Bells of Fire last?
Bells of Fire blooms in summer and fall, producing orange flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
