The genus Pandorea has 6 species, which are native to Indonesia and Australia. This genus was named after Pandora, who was the first female character of the Greek mythology. P. jasminoides is a twining vine with an evergreen foliage, and which is still sometimes labelled as Bignonia jasminoides or Tecoma jasminoides.
Pandorea jasminoides is best grown in frost-free climates. However, it can withstand temperatures down to 26-28°F (-2°C to -3°C) for a brief period. foliage may be damaged, but it will generally regrow from the main stems or the roots. There are a few cultivars, including:
- 'Alba' - White flowers.
- 'Charisma' - Variegated leaves (yellow and green).
- 'Lady Di' - White flowers with yellow to orange centers.
- 'Rosea' - Pale pink flowers with deeper centers.
- 'Rosea Superba' - Flowers are slightly larger than those of 'Rosea'.
- 'Variegata' - syn. 'Charisma'. Variegated leaves.
Leaves are evergreen, opposite, with 5 to 9 oval to lanceolate leaflets, each of them being about up to 2 in (5 cm) long. These leaflets are entire, glossy and olive-green.
The inflorescences are tubular, with 1.5-2 in (3.5-5 cm) flowers that have spreading lobes and 4 stamens. They are white with pink centers, and bloom from late-spring to mid-fall.
Fruits are large elliptical capsules.
Pandorea jasminoides requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil P. jasminoides needs deep, moist but well-drained soils. It likes to be regularly watered in summer.
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Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 6.00 m
Width 6.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -2.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, pink
Propagation - cutting, layering, seeds This plant can be propagated by seeds and air layers in spring, and by cuttings from spring to early fall.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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