Thunbergia 'Pink Sensation' — Climbing

Overview

Thunbergia 'Pink Sensation' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia 'Pink Sensation' 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 'Pink Sensation' is an evergreen climbing 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 suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, city and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest, and it prefers fertile soil with roots shaded. Propagation can be achieved through 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 'Pink Sensation' 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 'Pink Sensation'

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