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Image of Thunbergia
grandiflora or Blue Sky Vine or Bengal Clock climber |
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Thunbergia grandiflora
(Blue Sky Vine, Bengal Clock Vine) |
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 15-20'
Spacing: 15-18"
Blooms: Clusters of terminal light blue-lavender flowers,
floriferous, tubular, in mid-Summer
Foliage: Bluish-
green, leathery,
Soil: Well-drained,
rich composted, keep moist
Water: Regular
Pest & Disease: Watch out for aphids
Propagation: Seeds, herbaceous stem/leaf cuttings, rootball divisions
Uses" Fence, trellis, hanging baskets, groundcover
Comments: Thunbergia grandiflora or Blue Sky Vine or Bengal Clock is a
gorgeous vine with a rapid growth rate. Blue Sky Vine is
easily propagated from seeds, stem cuttings or rootball divisions.
It thrives well in sun to part shade area of the garden. It does not tolerate frost; the top will
be killed by moderate frost however the plant will sprout new shoots the following season.
Bengal Clock makes an excellent vine for the trellis, pergola or arbor
or allow it to climb onto a fence; it is a vigorous climber.
When the plant is in full bloom, the large sky-blue trumpet-like
blossoms of this floriferous climber looks heavenly in mid-Summer;
it is such a lovely sight to see. Thunbergia grandiflora is an
attention-getter.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
