Thunbergia alata 'Superstar Orange'

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Black-eyed susanConservatoryFamily: Acanthaceae

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

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 is now regularly grown outdoors, both in hanging baskets and in more protected corners of the garden.

Thunbergia alata 'Superstar Orange' is a bears particularly large yellow-orange flowers with a contrasting dark 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 ‘Superstar orange’ and wildlife

Thunbergia ‘Superstar orange’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Thunbergia ‘Superstar orange’ poisonous?

Thunbergia ‘Superstar orange’ 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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