Tropical twining vine with glossy green foliage and large yellow trumpet flowers, unusual among mandevillas. Grows vigorously in warm weather; best treated as a seasonal vine or overwintered in Zone 9b.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Semi-evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Fast

Growth Habit

Climbing vine

Mature Size

6-10 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide

Flower Color

Yellow

Foliage Color

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: Fast