Overview
Thunbergia togoensis is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Thunbergia, part of the Acanthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thunbergia togoensis 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 togoensis 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 fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best suited to cottage and informal gardens, patios, city courtyards, and flower borders. It flowers in spring and summer, with simple, opposite leaves and trumpet or salver-shaped flowers typical of the genus. Propagation is by seed or semi-ripe cuttings, with roots favouring shade.
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 togoensis 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 togoensis
- 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 togoensis?
Thunbergia togoensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thunbergia togoensis need?
Thunbergia togoensis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thunbergia togoensis hardy in the UK?
Thunbergia togoensis 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 togoensis?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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- Thunbergia alata 'Salmon Shades'
- Thunbergia alata 'Susie Orange Black Eye' (Susie Series)
- Thunbergia battiscombei
- Thunbergia coccinea
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