what is the orange shrub

Vashon, WA(Zone 8a)

Hi everyone. I was just down in Newport Beach for my son's wedding, and when strolling along in front of the beach houses we saw a small-leafed shrub with brilliant orange flowers. Many houses had them, what are they? They weren't hibiscus - small flowers I thought maybe California fuchsia? but photos on google don't look quite right.

Menifee, CA(Zone 9a)

Is this the flower? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2247/
Hope it helps.
WIB!
SW

Vashon, WA(Zone 8a)

no, the flowers were more tubular/fuchsia like in shape

No. San Diego Co., CA(Zone 10b)

Tall? Short? Wide? Try and picture it in your head and describe what you see. Orange isn't THAT common - maybe someone will recognize the description.

Fallbrook, CA(Zone 10b)

Tecomaria///Cape Honeysuckle.....

Menifee, CA(Zone 9a)

Tecoma stans? Try this one. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/135927/
Can you take a photo?
WIB,
SW

Menifee, CA(Zone 9a)

Wow, darker orange, than mine, wcgypsy. Now I wonder if mine is really a Tecoma stans. Wait what city was she asking about? Ah, Newport Beach. I'll defer to wcgypsy on this one unless we get a photo. Even then prolly! : - )
WIB,
SW

Fallbrook, CA(Zone 10b)

Or Marmalade Bush:
http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/mgarr_1170758374_986.jpg

Fallbrook, CA(Zone 10b)

Or russelia equisetiformis:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Russelia_equisetiformis.jpg

Menifee, CA(Zone 9a)

Now, I'm wondering about Lantana. ACCK! I need a photo!
Guess that tune is more my speed, not guess that orange flower.
You go wcgypsy!
WIB,
SW

Vashon, WA(Zone 8a)

tecomaria capensis is what it was! Thanks you guys!

Menifee, CA(Zone 9a)

wcgypsy rocks! Good going GF!
WIB,
SW

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