Bignonia jasminoides 'Alba'

Common name: Bignonia blanca

Description:

Evergreen plant belonging to the Bignoniaceae Family. It is characterized by having a bell-shaped white bloom.

It is a climber of great ornamental interest that can reach 2-5 meters in height and last about 10 years. The pinnate leaves are bright green and 12-17 cm long, forming white trumpet-shaped blooms from September to March.

Culture:

Coming from Australia, the white bignonia prefers exposure to full sun, being able to live in semi-shade, depending on the latitude.

The substrate requires constant humidity, so it must be watered regularly, always taking care not to incur waterlogging that could cause rot in its root system.

Pruning should be done after flowering to strengthen it and remove dead branches and leaves.

It requires fortnightly mineral fertilizers starting in spring.

Multiplication:

The bignonia produces many seeds of each flower, and they can be made to germinate after the winter, it can also be reproduced by cutting its stems.

Applications:

Widespread ornamental use due to the durability of the plant and its easy care. It can be used to form vines on railings, fences or isolated structural elements.