Thunbergia 'Orange Wonder' — Climbing

Overview

Thunbergia 'Orange Wonder' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia 'Orange Wonder' 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 'Orange Wonder' is a climbing evergreen cultivar within the Thunbergia genus, known for its twining growth habit and simple, opposite leaves. This cultivar 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. 'Orange Wonder' is best cultivated in fertile soil with roots kept in shade and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, offering interest during spring and summer.

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 'Orange Wonder' 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 'Orange Wonder'

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