Thunbergia Black Eye Susan Alata Mix

£1.29

A trailing or twining dainty annual vine growing to 5ft, with triangular 3 inch leaves and masses of 1 inch wide eye-catching tubular flowers in a range of colours from orange, through yellow to white.

  • Seed Count: 80

389 in stock

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Thunbergia Black Eye Susan Alata Mix

Thunbergia Black Eye Susan Alata Mix. A trailing or twining dainty annual vine growing to 5ft, with triangular 3 inch leaves and masses of 1 inch wide eye-catching tubular flowers in a range of colours from orange, through yellow to white.  Great in borders, especially hanging baskets and can be used effectively as ground cover.  Annual.

 Cultivation advice Thunbergia Black Eye Susan Alata Mix

  • Sow from 5-6 weeks before the last frost under cover with warmth (above 60F), at ½ inch deep and keep moist.
  • Can be planted direct to growing position when soil temperature is well above 50F.
  • Germination can be slow(14-21 days), especially in cooler conditions.
  • Once germinated bring on at a minimum of 50F with a good source of light.
  • Once all danger of frost has passed gradually transfer outdoors and plant out 6 inches apart taking care not to disturb roots in full sun.