Botanical Name: Thunbergia grandiflora
Common Name: Sky flower Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a vigorous, rapidly growing vine; sprawling if unsupported; climbs by twining (no tendrils) Height to 20' or more Spread equal Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun in warm, humid, coastal areas; requires partial shade at inland sites Soil prefers deep, rich soils; avoid strongly alkaline soils Hardiness tender (zones 16, 21-24); regrows well after frost damage Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, ovate, 3"-6" long; blades rich green, flat, conspicuously veined; margins may be slightly toothed Flowers pale blue, very showy, corolla is wide-funnel-shaped with flaring petals; throat of corolla white; flowers 2 1/2"-3" wide, in loose, open racemes; fall through late spring Fruit a fleshy, pointed drupe Propagation: seed, or hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent vine for tropical-theme gardens, valued for its luxuriant growth and heavy flower display; good for arbors, large trellises; best for large-scale gardens Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates heavy Fertilizing balanced, in spring and fall Pruning head back as needed to control overall size; thin out every 2-3 years to remove thatchy undergrowth Pests/Diseases relatively free; aphids and plant hoppers in late spring-summer Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical India Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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