Mandevilla - Sun Parasel Crimson

Mandevilla – Sun Parasol Crimson is a tropical, vining plant known for its rich crimson-red trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. This heat-loving, sun-thriving mandevilla variety belongs to the award-winning Sun Parasol series, celebrated for its vigorous growth, disease resistance, and nonstop blooming habit. Ideal for trellises, hanging baskets, patio containers, or vertical gardens, this mandevilla brings bold, exotic beauty to any sunny outdoor space. With blooms that continue from late spring until frost, Sun Parasol Crimson is a show-stopping choice for adding color, height, and tropical flair to your garden or balcony.

Key Features:

• Striking crimson-red, trumpet-shaped flowers.
• Fast-growing, climbing vine ideal for trellises and containers.
• Blooms continuously from spring to frost.
• Thrives in heat and full sun with excellent weather resistance.
• Glossy, deep green foliage provides attractive contrast.
• Low-maintenance and relatively pest-resistant.
• Adds height, color, and tropical appeal to garden settings.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for optimal flowering and healthy growth. Can tolerate some light afternoon shade in very hot climates.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Use high-quality potting mix for containers.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Grows as a perennial in Zones 9–11. In Zone 3b, grow as an annual or overwinter indoors in a sunny window. Not frost-tolerant.
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2–3 weeks with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer during the blooming season to support flower production.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Trim back in early spring or after bringing indoors to maintain shape. Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
• Special Notes: Mildly toxic if ingested—keep away from pets and small children. Can be overwintered indoors with bright light and reduced watering.