Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Blushing Susie

(Thunbergia alata) Perennial grown as an annual. Some of the rarest colors! This sumptuous mix is like a bowl of summer fruit, in colors from raspberries and cream to plum and dark cherry. A few plants may produce yellow flowers. The smoky blooms look stunning tumbling from a hanging basket or climbing a fence or trellis. Native to Africa, Thunbergia is hardy from USDA zones 9 and warmer and quite easy to grow as an annual in cooler climates.

• 6-8 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 7-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 10-12"
• Frost Hardy: No
  
• Thunbergia alata
  

Growing Tips: Sow in place in spring. Space plants 8-12 inches. Removing spent blooms prolongs the blooming season. Self sows freely.