Thunbergia gibsonii — Climbing

Overview

Thunbergia gibsonii is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia gibsonii 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 gibsonii is a climbing cultivar within the Thunbergia genus, which includes annual and perennial species known for their twining growth habits. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suited to a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, city courtyards, and flower borders. The plant is of interest in spring and summer, with roots that can tolerate shade and propagation achievable by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

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 gibsonii 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 gibsonii

Propagation: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly, Scale insects
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews