Tropical mandevilla (syn. Dipladenia) are climbing 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 traditional displays.
Mandevilla Diamantina Jade White = 'Lanmichigan' (Diamantina Series) is a compact plant with large, trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers with yellow centres. 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 Diamantina Jade White = 'Lanmichigan' (Diamantina Series) in a pot of 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 Diamantina Jade White = 'Lanmichigan' (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 ‘Jade white’ and wildlife
Mandevilla ‘Jade white’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
