Climbing Black Eyed Susan

I used to grow Thunbergia as a child and little did I know, I’d be growing it for sale 40 years later! I have always been attracted to the bright orange flowers with a contrasting black centre ‘eye’. These annual vines have been improved over the years and are now available as a top performing Proven Winner plant. We have planted several as a stand alone variety in large pots. A couple of lucky pots have yellow Lemon A–Peel mixed in them too. Talk about stunning!

This annual vine, will give you color all summer long, while climbing happily up whatever support you give it.

We also feature them as ‘thrillers’ in the centre of mixed planters, growing up a tripod support and providing another dimension to the combination. I love them combined with a mix of other strong colours – try with Dragon Wing Begonia Red, Petunia Indigo Charm and Sweet Potato Vine Lime for a colourful vigorous combination. In the ground, Thunbergia are just as effective – just plant in full sun and let the vines climb up whatever support you provide. They are fast growing, colourful, unique and fun!

Thunbergia annual vines have been improved over the years and are now available as a top performing Proven Winner plant.