Overview
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) is a climbing cultivar of the Thunbergia genus, which includes annual and perennial species known for their twining growth habits and simple, opposite leaves. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, city and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Interest is provided during spring and summer, with cultivation favouring fertile soil and roots shaded from direct sun.
About the genus
Thunbergia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It includes 150 species native to tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, New Guinea, and Australia. Thunbergia species are vigorous annual or perennial vines and shrubs growing to 2–8 m tall.
Wikipedia contributors, "Thunbergia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Thunbergia
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thunbergia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR)
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR)?
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) need?
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Thunbergia alata Lourinha ('Havthun01'PBR)?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
From the Fenn Plants journal
- Notes on DaffodilsWhen to plant daffodil bulbs in the UK, how deep, how to naturalise them in grass, why daffodils stop flowering (“blindness”), and why you should never mix cut daffodils with other flowers.
- Keeping Your NerveHow to garden through a heatwave — the best time to water, why deep soaks beat daily sprinkles, caring for pots and vulnerable plants, and why you can let the lawn go brown.
- Made to LastHow to clean, store and protect garden pots and planters — the frost-proof vs frost-resistant difference, winter care for terracotta and ceramic, and how to reuse a broken pot.
