My Life In Brooklyn

Thunbergia alata Sunrise Surprise, or Black-Eyed Susan Vine is fast becoming my favorite plant this season.  This is an annual, at least in this zone, and was described by Park seed as a sun-loving prolific bloomer and climber.  I need sun/heat hardy plants in the front yard and decided to test this one in a container.

A packet of ten seeds cost $2.50 from Park – I sowed them all in two large containers.  Of the ten seeds, about half germinated and are now growing profusely, four of the plants are in a container in the front yard, climbing on the iron fence, one plant is in the back yard using the chain link fence for support. 

The foliage is interesting, the leaves have an unusual stem.  I need to research it a little, I don’t think I have seen this particular morphology before.  Today the first blossom appeared.

Looking forward to seeing the “big bounty of rosy color” Park claims will appear as it continues to grow and blossom. As of this moment, this plant will be on the list for next season. Photo by Llewellyn.

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