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Thunbergia alata 'Orange And Red'

Thunbergia alata 'Orange And Red'

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Black-eyed susanClimberFamily: Acanthaceae

Height: 2.5mSpread: 60cm
Frost hardy

Flower colour:

Orange

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Black-eyed Susan 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's now regularly grown outdoors, both in hanging baskets and in more protected corners of the garden.

Thunbergia alata ‘Orange and Red’ bears orange flowers with flashes of burnt orange-red, and a contrasting black eye. 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.

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Thunbergia ‘Orange and red’ and wildlife

Thunbergia ‘Orange and red’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Thunbergia ‘Orange and red’ poisonous?

Thunbergia ‘Orange and red’ 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