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Peach & Apricot Black-Eyed Susan Vine Seeds – Thunbergia alata – Creamy Yellow Flowers with Dark Eye for Trellises & Containers.
🌸 Delicate Peach & Apricot Blooms with a Dark Eye
This Peach & Apricot Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) is a charming, fast-growing annual vine that adds a soft, elegant touch to any garden. The delicate, pale peach, apricot, and creamy yellow flowers feature a distinctive dark, almost black eye in the center, creating a beautiful contrast. This twining vine climbs quickly, making it perfect for covering trellises, fences, or obelisks. It also thrives in hanging baskets and containers, where it cascades beautifully. This easy-to-grow, pollinator-friendly annual blooms from summer through fall and is a must-have for any garden.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours of direct sun per day). Prefers full sun for best blooming but tolerates light shade.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not tolerate waterlogged roots.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Darkness aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 60–80 days from seed to flower.
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Mature Height: 6–8 feet (as a climbing vine). Spread: 12–18 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
- Plant Spacing: Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart for climbing support.
- Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 4–6 seeds per square foot.
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep. Cover seeds lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States(3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States(8–10) |
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Start Indoors |
Late March – Early April |
Early – Mid March |
Late February – Early March |
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Transplant Outdoors |
Late May – Early June |
Early – Mid May |
Late March – Early April |
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Direct Sow (after frost) |
Late May – Mid June |
Mid May – Early June |
Early – Mid April |
Important Note:Black-Eyed Susan Vine is a warm-season annual. Do not plant until soil temperature has reached at least 60°F (15°C). It will not survive frost.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Fall Direct Sow (Easiest – Recommended for all zones):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. Cover lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
- Place the tray in a warm area (70–75°F). Keep soil moist.
- Seedlings emerge in 10–20 days. Move to a bright location.
- After 4–6 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sow (Best for Zones 8–10):
- Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F (15°C) and all frost danger has passed.
- Prepare a well-drained bed in full sun to partial shade. Provide a trellis or support.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart.
- Water gently to avoid washing seeds away.
- After 3–4 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.
Ongoing Care:
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water once per week during dry periods. Keep soil consistently moist for best blooming.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Feed with a liquid fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season for best blooms.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Support: Provide a trellis, fence, or obelisk for the vine to climb. It will twine around the support naturally.
- Overwintering: This is an annual. It will die back after the first frost.
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Ⅰ.Order Cancellation
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Cancellation Deadline: If you need to cancel your order after successfully placing it, you must send us an email request within 24 hours of placing the order. Requests received after this period will not be processed.
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Application Method: Please send your order cancellation request to our official customer service email (support@zestseeds.com). The email subject must state “Order Cancellation Request + Order Number.” The email body should include your name, contact information, order number, and the reason for cancellation to help us verify and process your request quickly.
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Refund Information: Once your cancellation request is approved, we will process your refund within 1-3 business days. The refund amount will be fully returned to your payment account. The specific time for the funds to arrive depends on the payment platform and bank processing times, so please keep an eye on your account activity.
Ⅱ.Preparation Time
After you successfully place your order, we will complete preparation and warehouse review within 1-3 business days. To ensure the quality of the seeds, we conduct strict packaging inspections on each batch of seeds to ensure they are dry and undamaged before handing them over to our logistics partners for shipment.
Note: If your order contains multiple types of seeds or if there are holidays or peak order periods, the preparation time may be extended by 1-2 business days. We will inform you in advance on the order page or via email.
Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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- Email: support@zestseeds.com
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The final interpretation of this shipping policy belongs to Zestseeds. If there are any adjustments, we will announce them in advance on our website. Thank you for your understanding and support, and happy planting!
