Description

General aspect and origins - 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.
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.
Flowers - 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 - Fruits are large elliptical capsules.

Culture

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.

Soil - P. jasminoides needs deep, moist but well-drained soils. It likes to be regularly watered in summer.

Propagation

This plant can be propagated by seeds and air layers in spring, and by cuttings from spring to early fall.