If you are looking for a vine that will bloom from spring to fall, the Pink Bower Vine is a great choice. The vine’s pretty pale pink trumpet shape flowers are slightly fragrant. Provide this vine with a trellis and it can grow up to 20 feet.
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A Bower vine’s botanical name is, Pandorea jasminoides. This Australian native vine loves the sun. It can survive in filtered sun or partial shade, but you won’t see as many flowers.
Everything You Need to Know to Grow Pink Bower Vine in Gardening Zone 9b
- When & where to plant a Bower Vine
- How to plant a Bower Vine
- How fast and how big does the plant grow?
- Does the vine attract or deter any wildlife?
- Is the vine toxic?
- When does it bloom?
- How to Care for a Bower Vine
When and Where to Plant a Bower Vine
The best time to plant your Pink Bower Vine is during the warmer months of spring or early summer. In warmer areas like Phoenix plant in early spring to give the vine plenty of time to establish itself before the hot weather sets in.
The vine is frost sensitive and will lose it’s leaves if the temperature drops too low.
This vine loves the sun but can tolerate some afternoon shade. In Phoenix, you’ll want to plant where the vine will get some respite from the hot summer sun. It appreciates some afternoon shade.
How to Plant a Bower Vine
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball of the plant. It needs well-draining soil. Amend clay soil with organic matter.
Pink Bower Vine is a climber and loves to sprawl over trellises, fences, and arbors. Provide a structure to support the vine and showcase those gorgeous flowers. If you don’t have a trellis, consider an arbor, pole, pergola or even a sturdy wire fence.
How Fast and How Much Space Does the Vine Take?
A Bower vine is a rapidly growing twining vine. The vine can grow up to seven feet per year. This tendril vine needs lots of space.
Height: up to 25 feet
Width: up to 15 feet
How to Care for Bower Vine
Plant Zone: gardening zones 9-11.
Light Requirements: Requires full sun or at least 6 – 8 hours of sun a day.
Soil Requirements: Prefers fertile well-drained soil. If your soil has a lot of clay mix in an organic soil amendment to improve the soil structure.
Water Requirements: Prefers consistent watering schedule and moist soil. Water deep. If in full sun water at at least twice a week in the summer. Once established, the vine becomes more drought-tolerant but still appreciates regular watering.
Pruning Bower Vines
Prune it back in late winter or early spring. Remove any dead or damaged stems and trim to shape. This encourages new growth and more flowers!
Does the vine attract or deter any wildlife?
Yes, the tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Is Bower Vine Toxic to Pets?
If ingested the vine can cause gastrointestinal upset, however it is not considered toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
When does it bloom?
Bower vines bloom Spring through Fall.
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