My Cape Honeysuckle plant is blooming here in the Woodlands, Texas in the late fall is that normal???

Question

I have a cape honeysuckle plant that is finally producing flowers starting about 3 weeks ago around november 8th. That plant grew great all summer and spring but never produced a single orange flower. Now it is blooming like crazy. I wonder why. Is it normal for that plant to bloom this late in the fall? I hope the cold weather does not affect it. It is weird that it did not bloom during the spring and summer.

Answer 1

Because of the strange weather all around the world, trees/shrubs/flowers are starting to bloom. Only time will tell if they make it through the winter.

Years ago, this same situation happened to our area. Many plants did not make it and had to be removed the next summer.

You will have to sit back and wait to see what happens.

Answer 2

I would say that given the fact that you are in Texas and probably at the very least zone 8 it is not at all strange that your Cape Honeysuckle is in bloom. I don't think it will hurt anything thing and provided you have a very mild winter, you may see it bloom well into winter. Plants usually know when to bloom and your honeysuckle may very well be a Spring and Autumn bloomer. Anyhow, enjoy it while you can.
Good Luck

Answer 3

As you are probably aware the Cape Honeysuckle(Tecomaria capensis) is indigenous to RSA and is fairly common here. Mine started flowering about a month ago as they naturally do. Could it be that your plant is just in sync. with the plants in its natural habitat even though it is so far removed from its home turf.
It would be very interesting to hear what the others have to say about this.