Overview
Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) 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, commonly called black-eyed Susan vine, is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Eastern Africa, and has been naturalized in other parts of the world.
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.
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 Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) 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 Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series)
- 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 Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series)?
Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) need?
Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) hardy in the UK?
Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series) 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 Sunny Susy Brownie ('Sumthun 04'PBR) (Sunny Susy Series)?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Thunbergia genus
- Thunbergiaclock vine
- Thunbergia alata 'Lemon Queen'black-eyed Susan 'Lemon Queen'
- Thunbergia alata 'Orange Beauty'black-eyed Susan 'Orange Beauty'
- Thunbergia alata 'Salmon Shades'
- Thunbergia alata 'Susie Orange Black Eye' (Susie Series)
- Thunbergia battiscombei
- Thunbergia coccinea
- Thunbergia erectabush clock vine
