Mandevilla
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Mandevilla originate from Central and South Africa and are a genus woody, twinning annuals.

Leaves are oval or oblong to a fine point.

Flowers are trumpet shape, some of which are scented and grow in clusters.

Essential info

Genus: Mandevilla

Family: Apocynaceae

Species: M. laxa

Common Names: Mandevilla.

Classification: Annual.

Height: 5m (15feet).

Flowering: Throughout summer.

Where to plant info

Where: Ideal for climbing up trellis at the back of borders.

Grow them up pergolas especially the scented species.

Try growing them in shrub borders so they twine through the shrubs, most effective.

Site: Grow them in partial shade.

Soil: Fertile but free draining soil. Needs plenty of water throughout summer.

Propagation info By seed in autumn.

How to sow seeds…..

By semi ripe cuttings in mid to late summer.

Plant the semi ripe cuttings in a heated propagator to provide bottom heat. This will rapidly encourage root growth.

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