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black-eyed Susan [Sunny Suzy Red-Orange] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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black-eyed Susan [Sunny Suzy Red-Orange]

Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Red-Orange ('Sumthun 02'^PBR)

Genus: Thunbergia
Family: Acanthaceae
Common Names: black-eyed Susan 'Sunny Suzy Red-Orange'

About this plant

An annual, fast-growing climber with green heart shaped leaves. Dark orange flowers with a red centres appear in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist well drained soil in full sun with a support for the plant to climb. Dead-head regulary.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 16-18C (61-64F)

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryPrairie

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years