Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'
Also Known As
- African Sunset Black Eyed Susan Vine
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' plant details
Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer coral, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: coral, pink and red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset' plant
How to Grow Thunbergia alata 'African Sunset'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- coral
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 6'-8'
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- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-25'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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