Family
Apocynaceae
Botanical Name
MANDEVILLA( SUN PARASOL® SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Mandevilla
General Description
These vigorous vines offer dazzling big, beautiful, long-lasting blooms. Hybrids in the Sun Parasol® series have large blooms in brilliant shades of true red, pink and white. The vines are bushy, hardy and have large, lustrous, dark green leaves. These Suntory introductions are fast growing and ideal for garden trellises and containers with support.
Mandevilla are tropical favorites that originate from Central and South America. 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
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Height
12'-15' / 3.7m - 4.6m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
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
White, Red, Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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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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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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Attracts
Hummingbirds
