Alice Du Pont Mandevilla
Mandevilla x amabilis 'Alice du Pont'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | man-de-VIL-le-a a-MAB-a-lis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems reach 15 to 20 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This is the reigning queen of the tropical vines, with its lacy runners and huge pink flowers. Train to a grid trellis on to walls and over windows and doors. Allow it to snake up posts or columns to drape off shade arbors, gazebos and overhangs. The perfect plant for private entry gardens filled with exotic plants. Ideal for small city yards, and patio gardens of town houses and condominiums. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. During the warm season, water consistently; do not over water during flowering period. Leaves will drop if too dry. Water sparingly in winter to avoid cold, wet soil. Feed with a slow release, general purpose fertilizer in spring. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant