Black-eyed Susan. A very free flowering climbing plant with bright yellow or orange salverform flowers with a distinctive black eye. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to September. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C.
Thunbergia alata
A very free flowering climbing plant with bright yellow or orange salverform flowers with a distinctive black eye.
Additional information
| Generic | Thunbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | alata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Black-eyed Susan |
| Flower Colour | yellow, orange, black |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Thin out overgrown plants, Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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