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Mandevilla |
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Soil: |
Well-drained |
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Light: |
Sun; will tolerate afternoon shade |
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Height: |
8-10 ft. |
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Width: |
2-3 ft. |
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Description: |
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Mandevilla is a perennial vine and is in the Apocynaceae {Dogbane} family. This elegant species of the hybrid Mandevilla vine bears clusters of bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers with even darker pink deep throats -- perfect for hummingbirds! Their twining stems have 3 to 8 inch dark green oval leaves that are also very glossy. A trellis or other support such as an arbor or pergola is perfect for this outstanding flowering vine to climb on. Mandevilla vines are primarily a warm-climate vine, and do very well in full sun in warm coastal areas; however, they do like partial shade if grown inland. They are also very popular as a container plant. This is a big plus if you don’t have a garden spot to plant one in, or if you just prefer container gardening |
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