Over-wintering esperanza plants - Ask Extension
We have a number of large pots of Esperanza (Gold Star) Tecoma stans, in our yard and we’re wondering if we could carry them through the winter by ...
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Over-wintering esperanza plants #210342
Asked September 02, 2014, 5:31 PM EDT
We have a number of large pots of Esperanza (Gold Star) Tecoma stans, in our yard and we’re wondering if we could carry them through the winter by putting them in the ground or should the pots be moved indoors during severe weather. The tag on them said good for temps down to -10F but I don’t think that means in pots. Probably in ground with generous application of mulch.
Wichita County Texas
Expert Response
I would be very hesitant to leave the plants outside in the winter. Below is info from one of our specialist. His info also pointed out the origin fo T. stans is northern Mexico and it struggles to survive in areas of frost.
Esperanza (Tecoma stans)
by Dr. Douglas F. Welsh, Professor & Landscape Horticulturist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
All Esperanza varieties should be considered as tender plants. Occasionally they will survive the winter if earth is banked over the base of the plant. They may be propagated either by seed or by rooting cuttings.
