Mandevilla laxa
Chilean Jasmine
Apocynaceae
Deciduous, Evergreen, Vines
MANDEVILLAGrown for showy flowers, the genus Mandevilla includes plants formerly called Dipladenia. Blossoms feature five broad lobes that flare out from a tubular throat; except as noted, they are unscented. Plants climb by twining. They survive outdoors only in mildest regions. In colder areas, treat as annuals, or grow them in containers and move them indoors or to a greenhouse for the winter. Need heat to bloom; in coastal areas, train against a protected south- or west-facing wall, preferably with additional reflected heat from paving. Watch for spider mites. Growth may need thinning from time to time.
Mandevilla laxaThis vine grows to 15 ft. or more, with heart-shaped, 2 to 6-in.-long leaves. Blooms in summer. Clustered flowers are white, 1½–2 in. across,with a powerful perfume like that of gardenia. Requires less heat to bloom than other mandevillas. Provide rich soil. If plant becomes badly tangled, cut to ground in winter; it will resprout and bloom on new growth. Roots hardy to about 5°F/–15°C. Evergreen in frost-free gardens.
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