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Apocynaceae

Dipladenia

Mandevilla sanderi

Tropical passion.

Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Mandevilla
Native to
Brazil
Bloom season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Type
Vine
Height
0.3-0.6 meters (bushy form)
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
10-11
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Dipladenia and Mandevilla are often confused; dipladenia tends to be bushier while mandevilla is a climber.
  • The trumpet-shaped flowers can last for weeks on the plant before fading.
  • It was reclassified from the Dipladenia genus to Mandevilla, but the old name persists in the nursery trade.
  • The milky sap can cause skin irritation and is mildly toxic if ingested.
  • In tropical regions, it blooms almost continuously throughout the year.

Color meanings

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Passion

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Desire

2

Attraction

Uses

  • Container plant
  • Hanging baskets
  • Tropical landscaping
  • Patio gardens