Yellow Bells Care Must-Knows
lthough it’s a tough plant tolerant of many soil conditions, yellow bells must be planted in rich, well-drained soil, with medium moisture, for the most impressive display of blossoms and lushest foliage. That lengthy bloom time means yellow bells appreciates soil amended with organic matter. If you want to grow yellow bells in a container, plant them in a general-purpose potting media mixed with a slow-release fertilizer. Plant yellow bells in full sun to encourage the largest number of blooms. The blossoms will be followed by long, narrow beanlike seedpods. Let them dry on the shrub, then crack them open to get thin papery seeds. Direct sow the seeds after the last frost to start new shrubs.
New Innovations
Recent breeding breakthroughs have expanded yellow bells’ color options to orange and red blossoms. Breeders are also attempting to create a smaller, more compact version of yellow bells better suited to containers.
More Varieties of Yellow Bells
‘Sunrise’ Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans ‘Sunrise’ displays a red-orange throat on its flowers, which gives it the name ‘Sunrise’. It blooms profusely and is a lovely addition to the mixed border. Zones 8-10
