Mandevilla

( man - dev - VILL - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

Commonly called Chilean Jasmine, this genus of evergreen and deciduous vines or vining shrubs needs full sun to partial shade and regular water for best performance. They are grown for their showy flowers that are for the most part unscented. They climb structures via twining stems. 

Mandevilla Species and Varietals

The best growing zones for Mandevilla vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Mandevilla laxa (Chilean Jasmine)
This species is best in zones 4-9, 14-24 and H1 and is evergreen in frost-free areas (deciduous otherwise). It is native to Chile and Argentina, and reaches 15 feet or more, blooming in summertime. Flowers are fragrant with a smell similar to gardenia, and bloom in clusters of white.

Caring for Mandevilla

In colder climates, treat Mandevilla as an annual, or grow them in a container that can be moved inside or into a greenhouse over the winter months. These plants need heat to bloom profusely; Thin growth from time to time to neaten appearance. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Spider Mites

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 436, Mandevilla
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