Yellow Trumpetbush
Best heat-loving shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
Bring a tropical flair to your garden with the Yellow Trumpetbush, a heat-loving, full sun shrub. This evergreen variety boasts showy clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, often with red stripes, that bloom consistently from early spring through late fall. Its dark green, serrated foliage provides winter interest. Growing to a mature height of 6 feet with a 4-foot spread, it's ideal as an accent, in mass plantings, or as a striking container 'thriller'. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while being resistant to deer.
$44.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1080
/ 2713
#1080 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+3%
Above average
Mature Height
6
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
- Homeowners in hot, dry climates needing low-water landscaping
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinators
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or minimal time for pruning
- Residents in regions prone to harsh winter freezes
- Homeowners wanting a low-maintenance, mess-free patio area
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Consistent flowering from early spring through late fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters browsing animals, keeping your landscape intact and stress-free.
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering conditions where other shrubs often wilt or struggle.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, mass plantings, or as a standalone accent.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort once established, tolerating urban conditions with ease.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Early Spring to Late Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
7b
Canopy Clearance
1 foot
Features
- Showy yellow trumpet flowers bloom all season
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Deer resistant for less browsing
- Evergreen foliage for year-round appeal
- Upright spreading habit fits many landscapes
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Heat-loving for warm climates
- Suitable as a container 'thriller'
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Yellow Trumpetbush received from Armstrong Garden Centers, noting the plants are robust, healthy, and well established upon purchase. The primary theme is reliability; gardeners appreciate how quickly this shrub establishes itself and delivers vibrant, consistent blooms throughout the season, often exceeding expectations for growth vigor. This ease of performance makes it a highly valued addition to the landscape, requiring minimal fuss for maximum visual impact.
Know before you buy
While it can tolerate partial shade, this shrub performs best in full sun. Providing at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily will ensure the most prolific flowering from spring through fall.
Yes, it makes an excellent container 'thriller.' Ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage and a high-quality potting mix, as this plant prefers consistent moisture and acidic soil conditions.
It is considered deer-resistant, meaning it is generally not a preferred food source for deer. However, if local deer populations are under extreme food stress, they may still sample almost any plant in the garden.
This shrub thrives in acidic soils. If your native soil is highly alkaline, you may need to amend it with organic matter or use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants to keep the foliage healthy and green.
The Yellow Trumpetbush is hardy to zone 7b. If you live in a region that experiences temperatures consistently below this threshold, you should consider planting it in a container so it can be moved to a protected area during the winter months.
Since the plant reaches a mature width of 4 feet, you should space them at least 4 feet apart on center. This allows for proper air circulation and gives each shrub enough room to develop its natural upright, spreading habit.
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