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Tropical Breeze™ Velvet Red Mandevilla
Mandevilla x 'Velvet Red'
Pronunciation: man-de-VIL-le-a
SKU #43847
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Fast growing, bushy vine with twining stems 10 to 15 ft. long.
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| Description | Deep velvet red flowers bloom early and abundantly against the dark, glossy green foliage of this tropical shrub-like vine. This particularly bushy variety can be supported with a trellis to add height, or left to form a dense mound. A great choice for hanging baskets or containers, with or without support. Evergreen in frost-free regions; treat as a summer annual in cooler regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Hanging Basket |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. During the warm season, water regularly but do not over water during bloom period; leaves will drop if too dry. Water sparingly in winter to avoid cold, wet soil. Apply fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to control size. |
Details
| Description | Deep velvet red flowers bloom early and abundantly against the dark, glossy green foliage of this tropical shrub-like vine. This particularly bushy variety can be supported with a trellis to add height, or left to form a dense mound. A great choice for hanging baskets or containers, with or without support. Evergreen in frost-free regions; treat as a summer annual in cooler regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. During the warm season, water regularly but do not over water during bloom period; leaves will drop if too dry. Water sparingly in winter to avoid cold, wet soil. Apply fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to control size. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.