- Botanical name: Thunbergia gregorii
- Common name: Orange clock vine
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, Evergreen
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Orange clock vine, Thunbergia gregorii, is a tropical, evergreen climber with bright orange flowers. It’s typically grown as a conservatory climber in our British climate, but it can be grown outside if given a sunny, sheltered site or raised in a pot which can be moved indoors in autumn.
A vigorous climber, Thunbergia gregorii will quickly cover a trellis or obelisk. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil or compost 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.
How to grow Thunbergia gregorii
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Plant size
3m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Thunbergia gregorii and wildlife
Thunbergia gregorii has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Thunbergia gregorii poisonous?
Thunbergia gregorii has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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