SUN PARASOL® GARDEN Crimson
Mandevilla hybrid
The First True Bedding Plant Mandevilla
The first bedding plant mandevillas are naturally compact and look exquisite in planted landscapes. They are typically bred in 4-inch pots and are known for ease of growing and higher disease resistance.| Height: | 12 to 18-inches 30 to 46-centimeters |
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| Spread: | 18 to 24-inches 46 to 61-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer |
| Colors: | Crimson |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Vigor: | Vigorous |
| Earliness: | Mid |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Usage: | Container Gardens, Gardens, Hanging Baskets, Landscapes, Pollinator Plant |
| GROWER CULTURE: |
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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: |
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