Sun Parasol Original XP mandevilla vine with large bright red trumpet flowers on a tall trellis

Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol Original XP’

Mandevilla ×hybrida (Sun Parasol Original XP)
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Vines  ·  
Vines
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.
Size
6-10 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Habit
Climbing vine
Toxicity
Toxic if Ingested; Sap Irritant
Description
Tropical twining vine in the Sun Parasol Original series, grown for large, showy trumpet flowers. Performs well in containers or on a trellis. Frost-tender in the low desert.
Bloom Time
Spring through fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Climbing vine
Mature Size
6-10 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Flower Color
Varies by color in the series (red / pink / or white)
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Container / Patio, Specimen / Accent, Trellis / Arbor / Wall
Garden Style
Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Lantana, Pentas, Plumbago
Toxic if Ingested; Sap Irritant
Sap is a skin/eye irritant; mildly toxic to pets if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate; regular water during active growth, let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; not for heavy clay.

Mature size: 6-10 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast