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Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Sunrise Mix) - Gardeners fall in love with Thunbergia vine. Easily established from Thunbergia seeds, this annual is commonly called Black-Eyed Susan Vine.MORE THUNBERGIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
75 - 80F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 12 inches
Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Sunrise Mix) - Gardeners fall in love with Thunbergia vine. Easily established from Thunbergia seeds, this annual is commonly called Black-Eyed Susan Vine. This Black Eyed Susan vine is very quick to bloom, offers a super-long season of color, and has a classic color pattern that complements everything in the garden! The blooms reach about 1 1/2 inches in diameter when open wide. The petals are a mix of white, yellow and orange, surrounding a bold black eye on most blooms. The blooms are profuse smothering the vine over a long bloom season clear up until frost.
Thunbergia vines grows best in full sun. They needs average, well-drained soil. Plant seedlings 3 inches away from supports. Netting or strings make good trellis material. Solid fencing or large posts will need trellis material for the vine to climb. Space plants 8 - 12 inches apart. Pinch the tips of young Black-Eyed Susan plants to encourage branching. In areas of no frost, Thunbergia vines will grow as a perennial. In colder climates, grow it as an annual, sowing the Thunbergia seeds each year. If grown in a container, Thunbergia Black Eyed Susan vine can be wintered indoors in a bright, sunny window.
It is recommended to soak the Black-eyed Susan vine seeds over night in tepid water. Following the soaking, sow Thunbergia seeds outdoors after the last frost in prepared seed bed. Or, to get a jump start on the growing season, sow Thunbergia Alata seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Thunbergia flower seeds germinate better in darkness.
Common Questions
Can I grow thunbergia in a container?
Yes, thunbergia is great for hanging baskets.
What are some ways to use this plant in the landscape?
These plants require a support structure, so arbors, trellis or fences are great for these plants. They also work in containers or hanging baskets and are perfect for cottage and mediterranean gardens.
Is thunbergia a good pollinator plant?
Yes, thunbergia attracts bees and birds.
Is thunbergia deer resistant?
Thunbergia can be deer resistant but not reliably so.
Can I bring my thunbergia inside for the winter?
Yes, thunbergia is an evergreen tender perennial that may be grown as a houseplant.
Do I need to deadhead my thunbergia flowers?
No, deadheading is not needed to encourage a longer bloom season.
