Thunbergia alata 'Arizona Glow'

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Black-eyed susanConservatoryFamily: Acanthaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Black-eyed Susan, Thunbergia alata, is a native of east Africa and, as might be expected, enjoys warm, slightly humid weather with shelter from cold winds. It used to be regarded as a conservatory climber, but it is now regularly grown outdoors, both in hanging baskets and in more protected corners of the garden.

Thunbergia alata 'Arizona Glow' bears lovely red-brown flowers from spring through to autumn. It's a vigorous climber, and will quickly cover a trellis or obelisk. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. It can also be grown in containers. Regular deadheading will prolong flowering. Cut back spent flower stems in autumn and apply a dry mulch around the crown of the plant to protect against frost damage. Or move container-grown plants indoors.

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Thunbergia ‘Arizona glow’ and wildlife

Thunbergia ‘Arizona glow’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Thunbergia ‘Arizona glow’ poisonous?

Thunbergia ‘Arizona glow’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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