white bower vine

Every so often there is a plant the trade knows won't grow in a certain climate. Someone tries it out and we find it actually does grow there.

A few years ago Bower vine was added to the list for Modesto. We all thought it was too tender for here. We were selling Mandevillea as a tender vine that had to be grown in pots because of the attractive flowers so many of us started selling Bower Vine the same way.

We started to find it actually did go through the winters. It is still tender and can freeze in specially hard winters when it is young. It often goes deciduous in the winter. I became convinced it was a valuable addition to our vine selection after I had one go through two winters in a hanging basket.

It is noted for blooming from April through October with good sized trumpet shaped flowers in either white or pink. It likes the sun and will fill an 8' section of fence.

We carry a good selection this time of year.