SUN PARASOL® GIANT Red Emperor
Mandevilla hybrid
Gorgeous Premium Mandevilla!
Sun Parasol Giant varieties produce large flowers that span up to 5 inches. Natural climbers, these beauties are stunning trained to a trellis or obelisk in patio pots. The flowering season is slightly later than the Original group. The Giant varieties are the most heat tolerant and superb disease resistant.| Height: | 72 to 120-inches 183 to 305-centimeters |
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| Spread: | 24 to 48-inches 61 to 122-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer |
| Colors: | Red |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Vigor: | Vigorous |
| Earliness: | Late |
| Habit: | Trailing |
| Usage: | Container Gardens, Pollinator Plant |
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| General: |
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| Media: | Well-drained peat/perlite mix |
| pH: | 5.5 to 6.0 |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 250 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Dry |
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| Growing Temp Day: | 65°F to 75°F | 18°C to 24°C |
| Growing Temp Night: | 65°F to 75°F | 18°C to 24°C |
| Pinching: | Necessary to improve branching. Wait until the plants are fairly well-rooted before pinching |
| Pests: | Mites are the prime pest. Aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. |
| Diseases: | Good airflow helps prevent foliar leaf spot. Watering in the morning helps, too. Prevent Fusarium and Botrytis by keeping plants dry in the winter. |
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| Other Varieties in the Series: |
[ Peach Sunrise ] [ Pure White ] [ Crimson ] [ White ] [ Dark Pink ] [ Pink ] [ Marbled Crimson ] |