A vigorous evergreen climber with glossy foliage and large pure white trumpet flowers with pale yellow throats through spring and summer. Ideal for fences and pergolas.
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 Lady Di Bower Vine
Botanically, Pandorea jasminoides 'Lady Di' is a fast-growing climber in the Bignoniaceae family, native to Queensland and New South Wales. It reaches around 5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Lady Di Bower Vine
Lady Di 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
Lady Di Bower Vine does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.8 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Lady Di Bower Vine does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Lady Di 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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Lady Di Bower Vine in the garden
Lady Di Bower Vine earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Lady Di Bower Vine with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Lady Di Bower Vine
Plant Sale lists Lady Di Bower Vine as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
