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Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset' - S1
Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset' - S1
Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset' - S1
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Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset'

Thunbergia alata
Sweet five-petaled flowers in apricot and buff and blushing with pink over bisque bestow this climbing vine with a free-spirited demeanor–endearing when cavorting with purple bell vine or lavender blue Asarina in containers and on obelisks placed in the warm sun.
SKU #P8262
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Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset'
$4.00
Black-eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset'
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Details
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
3-6' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Mix of buff, apricot, pink and red with dark dimpled centers
Features
Great for containers
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4-1/2"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at 65-75°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost in spring.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
This late spring-to-early fall bloomer is native to tropical Africa and can be set outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Tropical black-eyed-susan vine is native to parts of Africa and Madagascar. It quickly twines up supports once summer heat kicks in and soon is covered in bright flowers with dimpled centers. The spent flowers drop off all by themselves and are quickly replaced with fresh blooms. Drape arbors and trelliswork with handsome leaves and abundant flowers. Also lovely spilling from containers, including window boxes and hanging baskets. Topdress with a couple of inches of mulch to keep the soil moist. Keep established plants well-watered and regularly fertilized for an exuberant show of flowers all summer and fall.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
High Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist by watering as needed.
Soil pH:
Tolerates most pH levels.
Fertilizer:
Containers: Feed every two weeks with an organic water soluble fertilizer. In Ground: Mix about 2-4" of compost into the soil prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.