Mandevilla
By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener
Common name of plant: Mandevilla
Planting area: Zones vary by species
Size: Depends on varietal, but can be between 12-20 feet long as a vine, or 2- 3 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide as a sprawling shrub.
Bloom Season: March to November
Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Pruning Needs: Prune foliage to improve air circulation around the plant.
Water Needs: Regular water
Snapshot: Mandevilla come in many varietals both evergreen and deciduous, vines or vining shrubs. They produce a showy, unscented flower featuring five broad lobes. The flowers are trumpet shaped. The leaves are glossy and oval. Plants climb by twining and will look amazing if trellised or allowed to crawl over and around fencing. They require mild outdoor temperatures, but need heat to bloom. In colder climates they must be treated as annuals or planted in pots which can be moved indoors or to a greenhouse for the winter. Plant all hybrids in rich well draining soil. Frame, trellis or stake for support, pinching tips of young plants to create bushiness. Mandevilla is a low-maintenance plant during the growing season. Mandevilla also attracts hummingbirds. Common pests include aphids, scale, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies. Strong jets of water from a hose should take care of most pests problems. Further protection can be achieved using a light solution of Neem oil. For treatment of Mealybugs see, ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74174.html
For treatment of whitefly see, ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7400.html
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