PANDOREA jasminoides 'Charisma'

Commonly known as Bower plant

Cream and green variegated foliage and pink flowers with dark red throat
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Pinnate leaves with 5-9 oval to lance-shaped, gloosy, leaflets 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Pink flowers with dark red throat
  • Height
    5m (16ft) possibly more
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Vigorous, twining climber with wiry, branching stems
  • Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
    Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
  • Full sun

PANDOREA jasminoides 'Charisma'

 
  • Additional Features
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Prune after flowering. In very mild areas is very effective cascading from a tree.
    Pests & Diseases
    Under glass - red spider mites, aphids
    Place of origin
    Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
    With spreading lobes 4-5cm (1½-2in) across
  • Hardiness
    Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 6
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
    Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
    When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Pandorea - Growing Guide

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