Purple King’s Mantle Live Plant - Thunbergia erecta | 8–12 inch Starter Plant

About This Plant

Purple King’s Mantle (Thunbergia erecta) is a semi-tropical evergreen flowering shrub known for upright, bushy growth and vivid purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with golden-yellow throats. Commonly used as a flowering hedge, accent, or large-container plant, it is distinct from the Clock Vine as a bushy shrub rather than a climber.

What You Will Receive

1 healthy, well-rooted Purple King’s Mantle starter plant, Thunbergia erecta. The plant stands approximately 8–12 inches tall with an approximately 4-inch root zone. This is an established rooted plant, not a plug, suitable for quick growth in warm conditions. Ships within the 48 contiguous United States.

Optional Growing Information

• Common Name: King’s Mantle / Purple King’s Mantle
• Plant Type: Semi-tropical evergreen flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil or potting mix
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, not saturated
• Mature Height: ~6 ft
• Mature Width: ~6 ft
• Growth Rate: Fast; establishes quickly in warm conditions
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Container Friendly: Yes (use a large container)

Care Tips

Plant in fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight for strong growth and flowering. Maintain consistent moisture without overwatering. Feed with a slow-release flowering fertilizer in spring and prune after flowering to maintain shape. For newly arrived starters, remove packaging promptly and consider moving to a 6–10 inch container to develop roots before planting in the landscape.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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