Sun Parasol White Mandevilla
Best climbing vine for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting summer blooms.
The Sun Parasol® Giant White Mandevilla is a vigorous, twining vine celebrated for its abundant, snowy white blooms, reaching up to five inches across. It offers an extended bloom time, gracing your space from early summer until the first frost, all while showcasing large, glossy, deep green foliage. This plant is notably resistant to humidity, pests, and diseases, making it a resilient choice for warmer climates. It's ideal for adding vertical interest to structures like arbors or trellises, requiring support to showcase its impressive growth habit and enhance patios and gardens.
$49.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1768
/ 2693
#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Mature Height
15
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a long-lasting, vibrant floral display
- Homeowners with sunny, high-heat outdoor spaces
- Decorators wanting flexible, easy-to-train climbing vines
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in regions with cold winter climates
- Busy plant owners unable to maintain consistent watering
- Minimalists preferring plants that do not require structural support
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering from early summer through the first frost.
Environmental Resilience
High tolerance for humidity and natural resistance to common garden pests.
Visual Impact
Five-inch blooms create a dramatic, high-contrast display against glossy foliage.
Growth Versatility
Adapts well to vertical trellising or container-based patio arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent support structures to manage its vigorous twining habit.
Wildlife Attraction
Reliably draws butterflies and birds to your outdoor living space.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 feet
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
10
Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
White
Light Needs
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Features
- Large, showy white flowers up to 5 inches wide
- Extended bloom time from early summer to frost
- Glossy, deep green, vigorous foliage
- Resistant to humidity, pests, and disease
- Attracts butterflies and birds
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for containers and screening
- Vigorous twining vine growth
What customers say
The Sun Parasol White Mandevilla is consistently praised for its exceptional quality and stunning design. Customers report receiving healthy, robust plants that immediately enhance patios and gardens with their continuous, bright white blooms. This variety is noted for its reliability and ease of care, proving to be a worthwhile investment. It delivers impressive aesthetic performance throughout the season, exceeding expectations for vigor and beauty, making it a standout choice for vibrant outdoor spaces.
Know before you buy
Yes, as a vigorous twining vine that can reach up to 15 feet, it needs a trellis, arbor, or fence to climb. Providing support is essential for managing its growth habit and displaying the blooms effectively.
Absolutely. It is well-suited for containers, provided you use a pot with good drainage and a sturdy support structure for the vines to climb.
For the best performance and most abundant flowering, place it in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon shade can help protect the foliage.
Yes, the Sun Parasol Giant White is specifically noted for its resistance to humidity, making it a reliable choice for warmer, humid climates where other plants might struggle.
This variety is considered deer resistant, which makes it a safer choice for gardens where deer are a common nuisance.
It prefers average to moist, well-drained soil. You should aim to keep the soil consistently damp but not waterlogged, especially during the peak of summer.
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