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Thunbergia battiscombei

Also Known As

Thunbergia battescombei
Blue Glory Vine
Bush Clock Vine

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-12

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Thunbergia battiscombei plant details

Thunbergia battiscombei is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thunbergia battiscombei

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thunbergia battiscombei

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

TENDER vine with rich royal purple, flared pouch flowers! The blooms are a big 3” across and have a yellow throat. From tropical Africa, this vine is a restrained grower happy at 3 vertical feet, so it lends itself to containerizing to move under cover during winter. Surprisingly easy – enjoys bright light, good soil and regular moisture (not soggy!). Can be coaxed to 6’…or cut back in early spring to make a fountain shaped perennial. Hardy to 24 degrees.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Bring the tropics of Africa to any bright exposure with this excellent container plant. The 2" exotic, yellow-throated, violet-blue flowers emerge on arching stems in continuous succession throughout the year. A vine by nature, but if given regular prunings, it will maintain a bushy structure.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

2.5" purple trumpets with yellow throats are produced freely spring to fall. A tame and sprawling tropical perennial or small rambling climber. One of our favorite garden plants and is easy to enjoy.