Genus: Tecomaria

I wouldn't call it 'late winter' yet, would you? Better to be safe than sorry. Leave it until YOUR 'late winter'.

From: Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden

To keep this shrub clean and tidy, it must be pruned back in late winter to promote new growth and flowers. The application of a balanced fertilizer after pruning will enhance the growth and flowering

Not knowing much about this plant, I don't know if it flowers on new or old growth. You do need to check this out before pruning because doing it at the wrong time will affect flowering.

I never prune anything with a frost on it or if one is likely.With this plant coming from a warmer country, that could be even more important to think about.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

Beautiful :o)

Terratoonie,

Thanks...this is a close up of the large blooming plant I posted a few weeks back.

Stunning ~ and one of the names I especially like ~ Tecomaria :o)

Thanks all for the comments!

Super colour.

Thats very pretty

Terratoonie,

It too bad the photo really doesn't show off how vibrant the color is on this shrub.

Tecomaria ~ another where I like the name.
Very good colour :o)

Thanks for the comments! They actually can grow quite large and very wide.

This plant is probably about 23 feet/ 7 meters tall. They are usually used as a large, tall hedge.

Nice colour for Christmas. very cheery. This has such a wide canopy.

What a wonderful display.