Family
Apocynaceae
Botanical Name
MANDEVILLA sanderi 'Cerise'(SCARLET PIMPERNEL®) PP9118
Plant Common Name
Mandevilla, Scarlet Pimpernel® Mandevilla
General Description
The fragrant blooms of Mandevilla sanderi ‘Cerise’ add bright color to sunny garden spots. This twining hybrid vine has shiny deep green lance-shaped leaves and bears many long-lasting, large blooms of cerise red. It was discovered by Jens Petersen as a color mutation from Mandevilla sanderi ‘Red Riding Hood.’
Originally from the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Mandevilla sanderi is not found in the wild anymore, however it is common in cultivations The woody vines are evergreen and have glossy green, opposite leaves that emit milky sap when broken. The fabulous flowers are funnel-shaped with five broad spreading petal lobes. They bloom all year around, if weather is warm and accommodating, and may occur singly or in clusters.
Plant Mandevilla in full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. They like warm temperatures and are frost sensitive. Where not hardy, they are best grown in containers that can be moved to a bright warm spot indoors to overwinter. They climb by twining stems, and need substantial support. Strong pergolas, trellises, or fences are best. Mandevilla are magnets for mealybugs and aphids, so check them often for infestations, particularly when grown indoors.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Vine/Liana
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
10'-18' / 3.0m - 5.5m
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Native To
Hybrid Origin, Brazil
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Bark Color
Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical, Vine
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
