Botanical Name: Common Names:
Mandevilla hybrida Sun Parasol Classic Crimson Fantasy TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Shrubs Climbing / Twining, Shrub Like
Description:
Crimson Fantasy is the first of its type that stays true to colour. Apart from its beautiful crimson red flowers, it has an excellent branching habit that allows the plant to produce many flowers. This feature makes Crimson Fantasy unique. Sun Parasol Classic plants are generally used as small shrubs when grown under full sun conditions, or as a climbing plant when grown under filtered light. This makes Sun Parasol Classic plants the most versatile of all the Sun Parasol types. Sun Parasol Classic plants make the most stunning hanging baskets as well.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Feature, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate