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THUNBERGIA battiscombei
Commonly known as Blue clock vine, Blue glory vine
Blue glory vine. Large blue flowers.
£30.00
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Can be grown in a large container and brought outside in summer against a trellis. Overwinters as a tuber which must be kept frost-free -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects -
Place of origin
East Africa -
Evergreendark green leaves 10-20 cm (4-8in) long
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Blue
Deep blue with yellow throat -
Trumpet
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingScandent climber with trumpet-shaped flowers 8cm (3in) long and 5cm (2in) across.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Under glass use loam-based compost(JI No. 3) in full light with shade from hot sun -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
