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White Kings Mantle Thunbergia erecta Live Tropical Plant Rare Flower Color Cultivar Starter Size 4 Inch Pot

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White Kings Mantle Thunbergia erecta Live Tropical Plant Rare Flower Color Cultivar Starter Size 4 Inch Pot

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'Alba' is a select cultivar of Thunbergia erecta, commonly known as King's Mantle or Clock Bush. It is a moderately large, upright, densely branched woody shrub native to tropical Africa that grows to about 6 feet tall and equally wide and produces abundant, medium-sized, slightly curved trumpet-shaped flowers of bright white with sunny yellow throats throughout the year in warm climates. It is a rarer and lesser-known version of the easy-care, old heirloom favorite purple blooming plant that has graced Southern gardens for decades.

It is a tough, resilient plant that requires only basic care to thrive and bloom, and that can be used in many versatile and interesting ways. It is a good choice for a tall-growing boundary, background, or privacy hedge, makes an eye-catching accent or transitional feature in mixed perennial beds, or can be grown as a large outdoor garden pot.

Care: When mature, plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in full sun to lightly shade. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Overly saturated plants become spotted, weak, thin, and fail to flower as expected. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer initially and repeat annually in spring. Prune after flowering to control size, shape, and remove seed pods.

Growers Note: This plant is upright growing, a bush, not a vine. We are seeing it frequently mis-described as having a vining habit. It is not the same as 'Clock Vine'.

Condition: This product is one (1) young, starter-sized plant intended for a gardener to grow to its mature size. You may expect a starter-size plant to be well-rooted, have a root zone of approximately 4 inches in diameter, be a minimum of about 6 to 8 inches tall, and have no blooms or buds on arrival. It may be shipped with or without a pot, as appropriate.

Plants are guaranteed to arrive in healthy, viable condition. This warranty is contingent upon the Seller receiving prompt notification of any issues or concerns with the plant\'s condition or appearance.

This notification must be received within 24 hours of delivery and include in-focus photos that clearly show the plant issue, shipping box, and address label. No other additional, extended, or long-term warranty is expressed or implied.