Purple King’s Mantle Live Plant – Thunbergia erecta | Vivid Purple Trumpet Flowers | Tropical Flowering Shrub | Starter Plant

Bring vibrant tropical color to your garden with Purple King’s Mantle (Thunbergia erecta), also known as King’s Mantle or Clock Bush. This upright, densely branched shrub produces abundant purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with striking golden-yellow throats. Unlike climbing Thunbergia species, King’s Mantle grows as a bushy shrub and can make a beautiful hedge, background plant, garden accent, or large container specimen.

You will receive 1 healthy, well-rooted starter plant, approximately 8–12 inches tall. Young starter plants may arrive without flowers or buds as they are intended to be grown to mature size.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 well-rooted Purple King’s Mantle starter plant
✔️ Approximately 8–12" tall
✔️ Thunbergia erecta
✔️ Vibrant purple trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats
✔️ Upright, bushy growth habit
✔️ Excellent hedge, border, accent, or container plant
✔️ Tropical and semi-tropical flowering shrub

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: King’s Mantle / Clock Bush
Botanical Name: Thunbergia erecta
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Provide bright light and well-draining soil, keeping the root zone consistently moist without allowing it to stay saturated. Feed with a quality slow-release flowering fertilizer in spring. Prune after flowering to maintain the desired size and shape. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures, as this tropical shrub performs best in warm climates.