Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Sunrise Orange) - Commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine, this profusely blooming climber grows from Thunbergia seeds, and it's quite an attraction in the summer garden. The orange Black Eyed Susan vine features 1 - 2 inch orange blooms, many with black eyes, against large, heart-shaped foliage. It's a fast climber, and it will adorn a rustic gate, mailbox, flagpole base, or trellis with a twining vine, lush foliage and masses of blooms. Thunbergia orange vines makes wonderful privacy screens if they are grown at the base of chain-link fencing.

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Flower specifications

Thunbergia Black Eyed Susan vine 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 will grow as a perennial. In colder climates, grow it as an annual, sowing the Thunbergia Alata seeds each year. If grown in a container, Black-Eyed Susan plants can be wintered indoors in a bright, sunny window.

• Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
• Depth: 1/4 inch

How to grow

How To Grow Blue Sage From Seed: 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 seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Thunbergia flower seeds germinate better in darkness.

• Height: 60 - 84 inches (vining)
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Annual

Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Sunrise Yellow) - Grow Thunbergia seeds for this incredible climber! Commonly called Black-Eyed Susan vine, this tender perennial is evergreen in zones 10 and warmer, and where it is grown as a perennial, it can reach heights of 20 feet. In cooler areas where there are winter frosts, grow yellow Thunbergia vine as an annual, sowing the Thunbergia seeds each spring. This vine brightly displays 1 1/2 inch flowers in shades of yellow. The simple blooms have 5 petals and surround a brownish purple center. The lush foliage and profuse blooming make this a rewarding plant to grow in any summer landscape.

Provide moist, well-drained soil in full sun with some afternoon shade. The yellow Black Eyed Susan vine needs regular watering throughout the summer. 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. If grown in a container, yellow Thunbergia can be wintered indoors in a bright, sunny window.

How To Grow Thunbergia From Seed: It is recommended to soak the Thunbergia seeds over night in tepid water. Following the soaking, sow Black-eyed Susan vine 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.

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.

Thunbergia (Thunbergia Alata Blushing Susie) - This very popular Black-Eyed Susan Vine is loaded with masses of cheery flowers in every shade of red, plus pink, salmon, and even the occasional apricot or ivory. Just as easy to grow as the original orange and yellow thunbergias Outsidepride also carries, "Blushing Susie" this vine is a unique plant that grow well in patio containers, on trellises, the annual border, and anywhere else you want a splash of bold color.

This Black-Eyed Susan blend just did not happen over night. It tooks many years to find the perfect color combinations with lots of reds, and variations from pink to peach, plus a few whites thrown in for contrast. The blooms are wide open measuring 1 - 2 inches across. They are very profuse, simply covering this compact vine over a long periods of time from early summer clear up until frost often up to six months depending on your location.

Thunbergia grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Blushing Susie should be sown directly into the soil or container in which it will be grown. Plant the seeds after frost season is over in the Spring and night time temperature are staying consistently warm.  In no time you will have a beautiful colorful display!

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.