SUN PARASOL® PRETTY Crimson
Mandevilla hybrid
Highest Flower Count
Sun Parasol® Pretty varieties combine the best of dipladenia characteristics with mandevilla growth. Flower size is the same as the Original group, but the foliage is glossy, thinner and more vining. Plants are natural climbers and suitable for baskets, trellises, and balconies. Pretty varieties are also more cold tolerant than other dipladenia types.| Height: | 120 to 182-inches 305 to 462-centimeters |
|---|---|
| Spread: | 24 to 48-inches 61 to 122-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Summer |
| Colors: | Crimson |
| Light Levels: | Sun |
| Vigor: | Vigorous |
| Earliness: | Mid |
| Habit: | Upright |
| Usage: | Container Gardens, Hanging Baskets, Pollinator Plant |
| GROWER CULTURE: |
|
| General: |
|
| Media: | Well-drained peat/perlite mix |
| pH: | 5.5 to 6.0 |
| Fertilization: | Medium | 250 ppm |
| Light: | High |
| Water: | Well-Drained to Dry |
| Finishing: |
|
| 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 |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
|
| Other Varieties in the Series: |
[ Pink ] |