Orange Clock Vine

Thunbergia Gregorii

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Overview

The Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia gregorii) is a vibrant, fast-growing perennial with striking orange flowers resembling open-faced clocks, hence its name. Ideal for warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11), it can swiftly cover trellises and fences, reaching up to 8 feet in height. This sun-loving vine blooms year-round, requires moderate water, and prefers well-draining soil. Its vivid hue adds a tropical flair to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — fast-growing perennial with striking orange flowers resembling open-faced clocks

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Ideal for warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11)

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — reaching up to 8 feet in height

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — it can swiftly cover trellises and fences

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Its vivid hue adds a tropical flair to any landscape design

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — This sun-loving vine blooms year-round, requires moderate water, and prefers well-draining soil

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — scientifically named Thunbergia gregorii

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — fast-growing perennial with striking orange flowers resembling open-faced clocks

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Ideal for warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11)

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — reaching up to 8 feet in height

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — it can swiftly cover trellises and fences

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Its vivid hue adds a tropical flair to any landscape design

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — This sun-loving vine blooms year-round, requires moderate water, and prefers well-draining soil

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — scientifically named Thunbergia gregorii

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — is a vivacious and fast-growing evergreen vine noted for its vibrant orange flowers

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — accented by a dark eye at the center

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — radiating a tropical aesthetic

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — This perennial vine exhibits a twining and trailing habit

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — relishing full sun to partial shade conditions

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — making it splendid for trellises

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — It fares best in well-draining loamy or sandy soils with a moderate level of fertility

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Watering should maintain consistent moisture

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — but over-watering must be avoided

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — especially in cooler months.<br><br>For optimal growth

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — the Orange Clock Vine requires a warm microclimate with temperatures above 60°F

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — Its growth can reach between 4 to 8 feet in length

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — with the ability to spread approximately 3 to 6 feet wide

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — making it an impressive visual screen

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — orange flowers in the garden

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — To promote denser foliage and more flowers

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