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Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange'

Also Known As

  • Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Susy Orange Red'
  • Thunbergia x 'Red-Orange'
  • Red-Orange Trumpet Vine
  • Sunny Susy Orange-Red Black-Eyed-Susan Vine
  • Sunny Suzy Red Orange Black-eyed Susan Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3"

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

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Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange' plant details

Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen annual / biennial or perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, trailing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous climbing vine covers walls and trellises and makes a full hanging basket in one season. Its bright red-orange flowers bloom in profusion the entire summer. The dark brown center attractively contrasts with its rich orange petal color creating a show-stopping effect. With full sun and plenty of water, Thunbergia Red-Orange is easily a three-season bloomer. Grow as a tropical annual in your summer garden and limit the amount of fertilizer to ensure continuous blooms.
Plant-lust kicked in as soon as I laid my eyes on this gorgeous climbing vine with the dark-eyed smoldering orange-red blooms! I had to have it, now you can too! Easy in rich, moist, yet well-drained soils. Flowers about an inch wide.

Gardening facts about Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange' plant

How to Grow Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Suzy Red Orange'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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