blackeyed Susan vine
Thunbergia alata
Overview
The Blackeyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) is an annual vine that boasts stunning yellow and orange flowers decorated with black eyes. They provide lots of colour and are a perfect way to bring a bit of the outdoors to a window box or trellis. The plants are easy to care for and grow quickly if planted in a sunny spot with regular watering. The blooms last from early summer into autumn, offering a great burst of colour during the earlier months of summer. It's an invasive species, so think carefully before introducing it to your garden!
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, May, May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings, Greenwood Cuttings
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Mites, Root rot, Scale insects, Whitefly, psyllids.
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