Clock Vine is native to Southeastern Asia, and more precisely to India. It is an evergreen plant and is commonly called Thunbergia mysorensis, Brick & Butter Vine and Dolls' Shoes.

 

The vines can grow to five or six feet high if grown in good conditions.

 

The flowers of Clock vine are tubular, a little deeper, about 3 in (7.6 cm) long. They hang from the vine in clusters. They are usually stunning rich maroon and yellow flowers shaped like a slipper orchid. The pendulous red and yellow flowers produce a wealth of nectar to attract hummingbird pollinators.

 

Clock vines bloom well in October. But they do not bloom well during high summer heat and humidity, but they will make up for lost time when the weather cools off. Sunny mornings and afternoon protection are good for the plant. It requires a well-drained and fertile ground. It may need to be cut back often to control direction or size. It is very easy to propagate from cuttings in warm weather.

 

Clock Vines look good in hanging baskets, mixed containers and arbors. It is an easy to care for plant that can quickly cover a fence or pergola. The gorgeously showy flowers and lush foliage make this a choice addition to any garden. Both leaves and blossoms are used in arrangements. The plant is a popular tropical garden item because of its attractiveness to hummingbirds

 

Did you know?

·        The name, mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore in the south of India.

·        There are close to 100 species of Thunbergia in tropical Africa and India.

·        This vine is considered as an invasive species in some tropical and subtropical areas, including the Hawaii islands (USA), some areas in Australia and Singapore.