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 |
Related products
Acalypha wilkesiana
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers
Abutilon hybridum ‘Fireball’
Beautiful pendant red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with sycamore-like leaves
Abutilon megapotamicum
Beautiful pendant red and yellow flowers held on slender stems with arrow shaped leaves
Achimenes hybrida
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Achimenes hybrida ‘Purple King’
Masses of pretty flowers with a ruffled margin bourne over a long flowering season
Abutilon megapotamicum variegata
Beautiful pendant red and yellow flowers held on slender stems with arrow shaped yellow splashed green leaves
Abutilon hybridum savitzii
Beautiful pendant bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with broadly white variegated sycamore-like leaves
Acacia dealbata
Pretty long feathery leaves with attractive fluffy heads of fragrant flowers