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Thunbergia Alata Flower Seeds - Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia Alata Flower Seeds - Black-Eyed Susan Vine

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil after frost danger passes. Soak seeds overnight for better germination. Sow 1 cm deep and keep soil lightly moist. Germination occurs within 7–14 days.

How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade and regular watering. Support climbing with trellis or netting. Feed with balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Tips

Best grown in warm climates. Ideal for vertical gardening. Pinch young plants for bushier growth.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Fast-growing

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Climbing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Thunbergia Alata Flower Seeds - Black-Eyed Susan Vine
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering climber

Thunbergia alata, also called Black-Eyed Susan Vine, is a popular ornamental climber known for its cheerful blooms and vigorous growth. It quickly covers fences, trellises, and arches, making it perfect for vertical gardening. The plant thrives in warm conditions and rewards gardeners with continuous flowering throughout the season.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

6–8 feet

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

12–18 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000176827

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Black-Eyed Susan Vine different from morning glories?

It produces smaller flowers with distinctive dark centers and develops a lighter climbing habit suitable for trellises and containers.

Can it be trained over arches?

Yes. Twining stems naturally climb arches, pergolas, fences, and decorative supports.

Which companion plants pair well with Thunbergia?

Clematis, sweet peas, climbing nasturtiums, and ornamental vines create colorful vertical displays.

Can it provide seasonal privacy?

Yes. Vigorous climbing growth helps soften fences and creates attractive seasonal screening.

Does it perform well in hanging baskets?

Yes. Trailing stems also create attractive cascading displays in elevated containers.

Do the flowers attract beneficial pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects during flowering.