Sundenia Red Mandevilla
Best tropical vine for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly vertical color.
Bring a tropical feel to your home with the Sundenia Red Mandevilla. This locally grown, evergreen vine boasts abundant, vibrant red, trumpet-shaped flowers with gold throats. It quickly reaches about two feet, perfect for trailing or training on a trellis, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil, it offers continuous blooms from late spring through mid-fall. Please note, this variety is toxic to pets and humans, requiring careful placement.
$14.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
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/ 2989
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Size
1
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long color for their outdoor spaces
- Urban dwellers with limited space for container or patio gardening
- Homeowners in hot climates needing reliable, heat-resistant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting low-maintenance, year-round perennial plants
- Busy plant owners who prefer a hands-off, drought-tolerant watering schedule
- Beginners who want to avoid regular pest monitoring and maintenance
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant red blooms act as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Display Versatility
Adaptable vining habit works beautifully in containers or on garden trellises.
Bloom Duration
Consistent flowering from late spring through mid-fall provides lasting seasonal color.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent moisture and careful placement due to inherent toxicity.
Urban Resilience
Robust foliage handles urban pollution well, making it ideal for city gardens.
Hardiness Range
Strict climate requirements limit successful growth to warmer, frost-free zones.
Key Specs
Size
1 gallon
Mature Height
20 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
10a
Foliage Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Mid Fall
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Vibrant red flowers attract pollinators
- Vining habit for versatile display
- Glossy, dark green year-round foliage
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Long blooming season
- Ideal for container arrangements
- Low maintenance care level
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
What customers say
The vibrant design and exceptional quality of the Sundenia Red Mandevilla are the clear highlights for consumers. Gardeners consistently praise the plant's robust health upon purchase and its immediate, continuous blooming performance. This reliable display of intense red color provides significant aesthetic value, making it a highly recommended choice for adding dramatic flair to any outdoor space.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is excellent for containers. Its vining habit makes it perfect for pots where it can trail over the edges or be trained upward on a small trellis.
For the best results, place your Mandevilla in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. Consistent light is key to maintaining its long blooming season from late spring through mid-fall.
No, the Sundenia Red Mandevilla is toxic to both pets and humans if ingested. It is best to place this plant in an area that is inaccessible to curious animals or small children.
This plant requires a high watering frequency. It is not drought-tolerant, so you should keep the soil consistently moist, ensuring it remains well-drained to prevent waterlogging.
The Sundenia Red Mandevilla is suited for hardiness zone 10a. If you live in a climate that experiences frost or freezing temperatures, you will need to bring the plant indoors or treat it as an annual.
It is considered an intermediate care plant. While it is relatively low maintenance, it does require regular watering and occasional pruning if you want to train it to grow on a specific support structure.
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