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- Is the Dipladenia perennial?
- Where should I plant my Dipladenia?
- How should my Dipladenia overwinter?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
If the Dipladenia winters properly, it thrives easily perennial
Is the Dipladenia perennial?
The Dipladenia or Mandevilla is quite a perennial plant and very decorative. But she is not hardy and suffers from temperatures near freezing. Therefore, it must be brought early to a suitable winter quarters.
Where should I plant my Dipladenia?
The Mandevilla is one of the climbing plants and needs a climbing aid if it is to grow in height. If it is in the garden bed, then it must be dug up early in the autumn and brought into a moderately cool but bright room. It is also very suitable for the planting of window boxes or hanging baskets.
But always give your Dipladenia a bright and warm place, because only in such a location she feels well and will show a lush flowery abundance. If she gets too little light or water, then she does not bloom.
How should my Dipladenia overwinter?
Even if the temperatures fall below about 8 ° C in autumn, bring your Dipladenia into their winter quarters. This should be absolutely bright and have temperatures between 8 ° C and 15 ° C. If the Dipladenia is too warm in winter, it will not bloom in the next summer. Do not water the plant, but do not let the soil dry out completely.
Before bringing your Mandevilla to their winter quarters, cut back the plant. It takes up less space, is easier to transport and easier to maintain. In addition, the pruning contributes to a lush flowering. A flowering Dipladenia can possibly make you blossom again. The cut shoots use as cuttings and multiply so your Dipladenia.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
If you would like to enjoy your Dipladenia for many years, then keep the plant bright and moderately cool over the winter. Only then will it blossom again in the next season.