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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rosy mix of colors with dark, dimpled centers bloom all summer. A heat-loving vine for twining up trellises or spilling over baskets.

    By: Select Seeds

    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
    Photo of Thunbergia alata 'Spanish Eyes' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Thunbergia battiscombei

    aka Thunbergia battescombei, Blue Glory Vine, Bush Clock Vine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Thunbergia grandiflora

    aka Thunbergia 'Sky Blue', Bengal Clock Vine, Blue Sky Vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Sky Flower, Sky Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 18'-25'

    Width: 2'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thunbergia grandiflora flower by Brushwood Nursery
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    Thunbergia mysorensis

    aka Indian Clock Vine, Mysore Clock Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Thunbergia mysorensis flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Thunbergia 'Sunlady'

    aka Thunbergia x 'Sun Lady', Sun Lady Black-Eyed-Susan Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Thunbergia 'Sunlady' flower by Brushwood Nursery
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