The Dipladenia, also known under the name Mandevilla, is ideal for planting on the terrace or balcony, as is the Sundaville bred from it. Give her a sunny place, she will thank you with a rich abundance of flowers.
The Dipladenia adorns bare balconies with long-lasting elegance
How do I care for my Dipladenia on the balcony?
In addition to plenty of sun and light, the Dipladenia needs sufficient water and fertilizer. If there is a lack of one or the other, then it will not bloom the way you want it to. Give your Mandevilla a small portion of commercially available flower fertilizer about every two weeks. (€1.95) You should water the plant before the soil is really dry, but only moderately, so that no waterlogging can occur.
Since the Dipladenia is poisonous in all parts, make sure that it is out of the reach of small children. Not only should the consumption of parts of the plant be avoided, contact with the milk-like juice can also cause damage. It causes skin irritation. When you prune your dipladenia wear gloves to avoid contact with the sap.
How do I overwinter my balcony dipladenia?
Although the Dipladenia is perennial, it is not hardy. On the contrary, the sensitive Mandevilla can be damaged even at temperatures below 8 °C. For this reason, you should move your Dipladenia to a suitable winter quarters relatively early in the fall. She doesn't like cold wind either, so her location should be sheltered from the wind.
The living room is unfortunately unsuitable as a winter quarters for your Dipladenia, even if you could best enjoy the flowers that are still there. It's just too warm and would endanger flowering next year. A dark basement is also not suitable. It is better to place the Mandevilla in a light and cool place. Ideal winter temperatures are between 8 °C and 15 °C.
The essentials in brief:
- very suitable as a balcony plant
- put in a sunny spot
- place sheltered from the wind
- poisonous
- hibernate indoors
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Protected from the wind and placed in the sun, the Dipladenia is an excellent balcony plant.