Overview
Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' 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 'Orange Beauty' (black-eyed Susan 'Orange Beauty') is a climbing evergreen cultivar within the Thunbergia genus, known for its twining growth habit. It produces trumpet-shaped or salver-shaped flowers during spring and summer, typically appearing singly in the leaf axils or racemes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and flower borders, it prefers fertile soil and roots in shade. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, and it has a UK hardiness rating of H2.
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 'Orange Beauty' 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 'Orange Beauty'
- 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 'Orange Beauty'?
Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' need?
Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty' 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 'Orange Beauty'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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