An exotic climber with a deep red color and spectacular blooms
The Mandevilla Bella ‘Deep Red’, also known as dipladenia ‘Bella Deep Red’, is a tropical climbing plant with abundant and continuous flowering. It is distinguished by its large, trumpet-shaped flowers of intense, velvety red, highlighted by dark green, glossy, persistent foliage.
Compact, well-branched and naturally floriferous, the Bella series is designed to offer rapid growth and excellent performance in pots or containers, without requiring intensive staking. 'Deep Red' is ideal for creating an exotic, warm, and colorful atmosphere on a terrace, balcony, or in a garden.
Its drought resistance, persistent foliage, and continuous flowering make it a star plant for the summer.
Characteristics:
Type: Tropical perennial (cultivated as an annual in cold climates)
Common name: Dipladenia, Mandevilla
Height: 40 to 80 cm (in a pot, up to 1.5 m if staked)
Width: 30 to 50 cm
Flowering: May to October
Flowers: Large, trumpet-shaped, deep red, velvety
Foliage: Dark green, shiny, persistent
Habit: Bushy to climbing
Growing Conditions:
Exposure: Full sun or bright partial shade
Soil: Light, well-draining, rich in humus
Hardiness: Low (minimum 5 °C – overwinter in a bright location)
Care:
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Water moderately (allow the substrate to dry out between waterings)
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Apply liquid fertilizer every 15 days during flowering period
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Remove faded flowers if necessary (self-cleaning in most cases)
Use:
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Containers, pots, planters on balconies and terraces
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As a climber on a stake or trellis
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Indoors or in a conservatory in winter (non-hardy plant)
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Ideal for an exotic and Mediterranean ambiance
The Mandevilla Bella ‘Deep Red’ is an elegant, resilient, and spectacular plant, perfect for brightening up outdoor spaces throughout the summer with very little maintenance. Its intense color brings refinement and exoticism, whether alone or in a composition.
