Pandorea Vine Information
What is a bower vine? The bower vine (Pandorea jasminoides) is an Australian native that goes by several other names, including bower climber, bower of beauty, and just plain Pandorea. It is a frost tender evergreen hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11. It can grow 15 to 25 feet (5-8 m.) in length. It doesn’t grow especially dense, instead spreading out with a delicate, open structure. At the same time, it grows quickly and can be used as a screen. From spring through summer, it produces trumpet-shaped white flowers with deep pink centers. The flowers are very fragrant. Bower vines are best grown on trellises near or over pathways where the scent will linger. It also grows well twining up railings or along balconies and porches.
How to Grow Bower Vines in the Garden
Bower vine care is relatively easy. The plant is not at all frost hardy, but in hot zones it will grow vigorously. It thrives in full sun and partial shade, and it will grow in all soil types as long as it is rich, and the pH is slightly alkaline. The plant is somewhat drought tolerant, doing best with regular watering, as long as the soil is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. It does not require much extra feeding, usually doing well with just a simple slow-release fertilizer. It responds well to pruning and can be pruned back hard after flowering has finished to keep the vining in check and growing densely.
