A vigorous evergreen climber with glossy foliage and large trumpet-shaped pink flowers with deep rose throats through the warmer months. Ideal for covering pergolas, fences and arbours.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Bower Vine
Pandorea jasminoides is a fast-growing climber in the Bignoniaceae family, native to New South Wales and Queensland. It reaches around 5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Bower Vine
Bower Vine suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Bower Vine does best in loamy and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.8 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Bower Vine does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Bower Vine after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Bower Vine in the garden
Bower Vine earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate as Bower Vine. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Bower Vine
Plant Sale lists Bower Vine as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
