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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic

Tropical mandevilla (syn. Dipladenia) are climbing, evergreen perennials native to the woodlands of Central and South America. Perfect for growing as a conservatory houseplant in more temperate climates, they can bring a dash of the exotic to your home.

Mandevilla 'Fuchsia Flammé' (Diamantina® series) has trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers. Given the right hot and humid conditions, it can bloom all summer long, and will eventually grow into a large, shrubby climber.

For best results grow Mandevilla 'Fuchsia Flammé' (Diamantina® series) in a pot of 50: 50 ericaceous compost and John Innes No.2, in a warm but partially shaded conservatory. Water moderately during the growing season, mist daily and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Flowering on the current year's growth, spur-prune in late winter or early spring.

Mandevilla 'Fuchsia Flammé' (Diamantina® series) is susceptible to greenhouse and conservatory pests such as mealybug, aphids, whitefly and scale, but these can be washed off with warm, soapy water. Avoid contact with the white sap that bleeds out of the cut stems, which can cause irritation to the skin and a stomach ache if ingested.

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Mandevilla ‘Fuchsia flammé’ and wildlife

Mandevilla ‘Fuchsia flammé’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Mandevilla ‘Fuchsia flammé’ poisonous?

Mandevilla ‘Fuchsia flammé’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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