shining mandevilla

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M. splendens is a vigorous, woody, twining climber with glossy, evergreen, oval leaves 10-20cm long. In mid-to late summer it produces sprays of three to five funnel-shaped, flowers up to 10cm across in rose-pink with a yellow throat

Scientific classification

Species: shining mandevilla (Mandevilla splendens)
Genus: Mandevilla
Family: Apocynaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of shining mandevilla

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of shining mandevilla

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shining mandevilla care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

On established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune in late winter or early spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown with heat in spring, or root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer, with bottom heat

Growing

Grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse or conservatory in loam-based compost in full light but with shade from hot sun. Young plants can be grown in pots to stand outside in summer. Usually evergreen, but will drop leaves if too cold in winter

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