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Pandorea pandorana 'Golden Showers' (Wonga Wonga Vine)

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Plant description

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Pandorea 'Golden Showers' is a vigorous climber with dark green leaves and masses of golden flowers in spring. This plant can be used as a ground cover but will also climb vigorously if given something to support it. It can grow to 8 metres high, and 5 metres wide. Suitable for tropical to temperate climates. attractive to birds and butterflies. A good waterwise plant.

Further reading: Top ten native plants and Best natives for pots and small gardens (articles written by native plant expert and horticulturalist Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: yellow and brown
Flowering season: spring

Plant size

Maximum height: 8 metres
Minimum height: 5 metres

Maximum width: 5 metres
Minimum width: 3 metres

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Butterflies, birds, insects.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical, tropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Miscellaneous information

Native to: Australia.

Planting season: not specified.

Types of fertiliser: Any good fertiliser.

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