Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Mixed Colors(Thunbergia alata) - Grow Thunbergia seeds for this incredible climber! Commonly called Black-Eyed Susan vine, this tender perennial is evergreen in zones 10 and warmer, and where it is grown as a perennial, it can reach heights of 20 feet. In cooler areas where there are winter frosts, grow Thunbergia vine as an annual, sowing the Thunbergia seeds each spring. This vine brightly displays 1 1/2 inch flowers in multicolor blooms of yellow, white and orange. The simple blooms have 5 petals and surround a brownish purple center. The lush foliage and profuse blooming make this a rewarding plant to grow in any summer landscape.
SOWING THE SEED
It is recommended to soak your seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing. If started indoors, sow in biodegradable CowPots 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4" under. Transplant or direct sow in the garden when the weather is warm.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Prefers an area of full sunlight for the majority of the day. Keep temperatures above 75F and provide them with a well drained soil. To improve drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to your soil. Water daily until germination has occurred.
GERMINATION & GROWTH
Your seeds will begin to germinate within 10 to 20 days after sowing. Thunbergia will reach a length of 20' long. Plants can be spaced about 8 to 12 inches apart from one another. The plants produce flowers in shades of yellow and orange all Summer long.
Front Side
Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown.
Back Side
Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well. We also provide a QR to scan for easy reordering.
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
Always fresh and intended for the current and following growing seasons. Seeds are packaged in water resistant / tear resistant packaging.
Heirlooms are varieties that have been purposely bred, selected and passed down from generation to generation. They are wholesome picks that will breed true to the parent seed every time.
Seed Needs never knowingly purchases treated seeds products. We also do not treat any of our seed products with substances such as neonicotinoid or thyram.
Flowers will attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees and ladybugs.
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