Black-Eyed Susan Vine vs David Austin Rose

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

Acanthaceae · vines

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

David Austin Rose

Rosa 'Graham Thomas'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)

David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	David Austin Rose
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Family	Acanthaceae	Rosaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	8'	5'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	East Africa	Hybrid (England)
Maintenance	Low	Medium

Special Traits

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

David Austin Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

✓Treat as annual in most zones.
✓Provide trellis or let trail from basket.
✓Deadhead for continuous bloom.
✓Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Black-Eyed Susan Vine if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 10–11.

Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Black-Eyed Susan Vine and David Austin Rose grow in the same hardiness zone?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while David Austin Rose grows in zones 5-10. Both plants can grow together in zones 10 through 10.

Do Black-Eyed Susan Vine and David Austin Rose have the same sun and water needs?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while David Austin Rose needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or David Austin Rose?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows taller at 8' compared to David Austin Rose at 5'. Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2' while David Austin Rose spreads 4'.

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and David Austin Rose deer resistant?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine is deer resistant, but David Austin Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Black-Eyed Susan Vine is the better choice, or protect David Austin Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or David Austin Rose?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine has low maintenance while David Austin Rose has medium maintenance. Black-Eyed Susan Vine may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	David Austin Rose
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Family	Acanthaceae	Rosaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	8'	5'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	East Africa	Hybrid (England)
Maintenance	Low	Medium

Care Tips

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

✓Treat as annual in most zones.
✓Provide trellis or let trail from basket.
✓Deadhead for continuous bloom.
✓Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.