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Thunbergia Seeds - Spanish Eyes
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Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Spanish Eyes) - This black-eyed susan vine is vigorous, fast growing and blooms profusely with peachy and gold flowers with dark eyes. Perfect for the trellis, obelisk or even as a groundcover, its a beautiful, bountiful bloomer from early Summer clear up until frost.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 Spanish Eyes) - This black-eyed susan vine is vigorous, fast growing and blooms profusely with peachy and gold flowers with dark eyes. Perfect for the trellis, obelisk or even as a groundcover, its a beautiful, bountiful bloomer from early Summer clear up until frost. Can climb or reach about 6 feet and is happy in bright shade as well as sun. Do plant in good soil with compost added for optimum performance and to bring in the most butterflies possible! Thunbergia will often self-sow bringing your brand new plants the following Spring.
There are countless ways to enjoy this cheery, sun-loving vine: window boxes, ground cover, on a trellis as a screen, in hanging baskets, decorating mailboxes, and columns. Very fast growing with lush foliage and masses of blooms all summer long in a dazzling, eye-catching array of peachy colored flowers.
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.
