Bower vine (bower of beauty) Pandorea jasminoides
Bower vine (bower of beauty) (Pandorea jasminoides) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family, native to Rainforest margins of Queensland and New South Wales. It grows 4–6 m (13–20 ft) tall and 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft) wide, wants full sun and moderate water, and is hardy to about -3 °C (27 °F). Space plants about 2 m (6.6 ft) apart.
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Bower vine (bower of beauty) at a glance
| Type | Perennial flowering plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Mature height | 4–6 m (13–20 ft) |
| Mature spread | 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft) |
| Spacing | 2 m (6.6 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 5 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Moderate; drought tolerance low, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 5.5–7.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About -3 °C (27 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 9) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 38 °C (100 °F) |
| Flowering | about 52–104 weeks after planting, for 13–21 weeks |
| Wind tolerance | Low |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Rainforest margins of Queensland and New South Wales |
| Common in gardens of | 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Is Bower vine (bower of beauty) toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
Not known to be poisonous.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Bower vine (bower of beauty)
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and moderate water.
Questions about Bower vine (bower of beauty)
- How far apart should I plant Bower vine (bower of beauty)?
- About 2 m (6.6 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 2–4 m (6.6–13 ft).
- Does Bower vine (bower of beauty) need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 5 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Bower vine (bower of beauty) need?
- Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Bower vine (bower of beauty)?
- It tolerates about -3 °C (27 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 9.
- When does Bower vine (bower of beauty) flower?
- About 52–104 weeks after planting, for 13–21 weeks.
- Is Bower vine (bower of beauty) poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Not known to be poisonous.
- What grows well with Bower vine (bower of beauty)?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Bower vine (bower of beauty). Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (moderate).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- PlantNET: the NSW Flora Online, National Herbarium of New South Wales, Botanic Gardens of Sydney
- Australian native plant profiles, Australian National Botanic Gardens / Australian Plants Society
Notes and assumptions
- A twining evergreen climber with glossy pinnate leaves and clusters of pink-white trumpets with a crimson throat from spring to autumn (white ‘Lady Di’, pink ‘Southern Belle’). Covers a pergola or fence quickly in a frost-free garden.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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