Mandevilla

Mandevilla sanderi · Family Apocynaceae

Also known as: dipladenia, rocktrumpet, brazilian jasmine

Light: Full sun
Watering: Every 4 days
Difficulty: Easy
Pet-safe: No, keep it away from cats and dogs

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Care

Where to put it

A sunny patio or balcony in summer, with a trellis to climb.

Light

Full sun for a long season of trumpet flowers.

Watering

Water when the top of the compost is dry. Don't leave it waterlogged.

About the plant

A climber with glossy leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, red or white. It flowers through spring and summer. It looks lovely in pots with a trellis and on pergolas.

Origin

Native to the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, on forest edges.

What it likes

Full sun
Moist, free-draining compost
A support to climb

What it dislikes

Soggy compost
Shade
Severe cold

Did you know?

The genus Mandevilla honours Henry Mandeville, a British diplomat who sent plants from Argentina to England.