Black-eyed Susan vine

Plant family

Akanthusgewächse (Acanthaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

35 cm

Row spacing

35 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

Black-eyed Susanne belongs to the acanthus family (Acanthaceae). It is a counterclockwise twining annual herbaceous climber and grows up to 2 m tall. The fine flowers are yellow, orange, red, white and multicolored.

Growing tips

It is best to propagate in advance, otherwise flowering will be late. Germination after 2-3 weeks at 18°C. Soaking in chamomile tea for approx. 5 hours should promote germination. Sensitive to frost. Sheltered from the wind. Also good in partial shade. Cut back by 1/3 3 weeks after planting. If it is not cultivated as a hanging plant, it needs a climbing support. Also good as a privacy screen, then place several plants next to each other. Can be propagated by seed or cuttings.