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Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

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Overview

The Thunbergia alata is a fast-growing annual vine from Proven Winners® with fresh green foliage and cream-white flowers marked by a dark eye, blooming from planting to frost. Coconut A-Peel® climbs 60-96 inches and spreads 18-24 inches. It thrives in part sun to sun with average moisture and well-drained soil, needing no deadheading. Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b.

Water Medium
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — blooming from planting to frost
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — preserving the vine for another season.<br><br> This selection thrives in part sun to full sunCoconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — bright faces.<br><br> At maturityCoconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average moisture and well-drained soil, needing no deadheadingCoconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — with its best flowering where it receives generous light and warmthCoconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — It is grown as an annual in most climatesCoconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — commonly referred to as Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine+29

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
5–8 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Acanthaceae

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Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — blooming from planting to frost
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — preserving the vine for another season.<br><br> This selection thrives in part sun to full sun
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — bright faces.<br><br> At maturity
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average moisture and well-drained soil, needing no deadheading
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — with its best flowering where it receives generous light and warmth
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — It is grown as an annual in most climates
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — commonly referred to as Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — is a fast-growing annual climber from Proven Winners® that brings a fresh
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10a-11b
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — Gardeners often note the pleasing rhythm of its bloom cycle
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — as individual flowers give way quickly to another flush of fresh
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — each centered with the classic dark “eye” that gives this vine its familiar charm
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — luminous quality to summer plantings
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — Coconut A-Peel® typically climbs 60 to 96 inches tall with a narrower spread of about 18 to 24 inches
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — some gardeners have success overwintering it indoors or in protected conditions
Coconut A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) — Coconut A-Peel® climbs 60-96 inches and spreads 18-24 inches
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Thunbergia alata
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