Black Eyed Susan Mix Seeds
Info: The Black Eyed Susan Mix is a beautiful climbing plant with bright yellow to orange-red flowers with a black centre (eye). With a climbing aid it can reach heights of up to 2 metres. It is excellent for flower boxes and hanging baskets, but can also be used as a ground cover.
Sowing & care: Sowing starts in March under glass, the seeds are placed approx. 0.5-1 cm deep in nutrient-rich growing soil. The black-eyed Susan prefers a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location and a well drained and nutrient-rich soil. Regular watering in summer is important. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks. With appropriate winter protection it can also survive some sub-zero temperatures.
Botanical name | Thunbergia alata |
Content | 5 seeds |
Sowing | from March indoors |
Location | sunny to half-shady location, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil |
Germination temperature | 18 - 25°C |
Germination | 14 - 21 days |
Blooming | June - September |
Lifespan | annual |
Height | up to 200 cm |
Image source: André Karwath aka Aka, Thunbergia alata - blossom (aka), CC BY-SA 2.5
Manufacturer
Name: | Femundus GmbH |
Address: | Holzweg 16 67098 Bad Dürkheim Deutschland |