Overview
Thunbergia coccinea is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia coccinea 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 coccinea is a climbing evergreen cultivar within the Thunbergia genus, known for its twining growth habit. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar 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. It flowers in spring and summer, with its simple, opposite leaves and trumpet or salver-shaped flowers appearing singly or in racemes during the warmer months.
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 coccinea 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 coccinea
- 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 coccinea?
Thunbergia coccinea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thunbergia coccinea need?
Thunbergia coccinea grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thunbergia coccinea hardy in the UK?
Thunbergia coccinea 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 coccinea?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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