Black Eyed Susan Vine Yellow Seed

The Black eyed Susan Vine is a fast growing climber native to tropical Africa. The yellow form, often sold as ‘Sunrise Yellow’ or ‘Susie Yellow with Black Eye’, is especially cheerful, with golden blooms contrasted by a deep brown black centre.

 

Its twining stems quickly cover trellises, arches, fences, or obelisks, making it a favourite for adding vertical colour to summer gardens.

 

Flowering freely from July to October until cut down by frost. In conservatories or greenhouses, it can be overwintered and grown as a perennial.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams

 

Sow March to May indoors

Germination 14 to 21 days at 20–25°C

Soil and Position Fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Prefers sheltered, warm sites

Height/Spread 1.8 to 2.4 m tall, spreading 30–45 cm

Flowering July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds individually in small pots of moist compost, covering lightly. Keep at 20–25°C until germination. Grow on in bright conditions and harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost. Provide support such as trellis, netting, or obelisks for climbing.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Black eyed Susan Vine thrives in warm, sunny positions and benefits from regular watering and feeding during the growing season. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier growth. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In mild climates or under glass, plants may overwinter, but outdoors they are frost tender.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Masses of bright yellow flowers with dark centres

Fast growing climber for trellises, arches, and fences

Long flowering season from midsummer to frost

Can be overwintered indoors as a tender perennial

Attractive to bees and butterflies