Not all plants should be left outside in winter.
Is the Dipladenia hardy?
Dortmund - In late autumn, only a few flowers in the garden show their bloom *.
In the cold season, the Fette Henne is one of the more popular and easy-care varieties *.
But the Dipladenia or Mandevilla can still bloom for a long time.
Does it need special care in winter?
Surname | Dipladenia |
Scientific name | Mandevilla |
family | Dog poison family (Apocynaceae) |
Dipladenia in winter: The Mandevilla is considered to be easy to care for
Dipladenia, also called Mandevilla, is a diverse plant.
As a permanent bloomer on the balcony, integrated in a tub or in a bed, the strong flowers come into their own.
However, one should always note that it is a climbing plant.
A climbing aid or plant support is therefore a good choice.
But there are also mandevilla varieties that grow upright.
The plant is considered to be easy to care for and also flowers until late in autumn - making it suitable for beginners too.
But what about winter care?
Should the flower be cut back?
Hibernating Dipladenia: does the container plant have to be cut in winter?
In summer, a sunny or even hot location is ideal for the Mandevilla.
The more sun it gets, the more abundant its flowers can be.
The plant can also tolerate partial shade, but not frost, as the
MDR
reports.
The Dipladenia can withstand temperatures of up to 5 degrees.
However, it then does not grow any further or not at all.
Even hydrangeas have had their day in winter *.
When the temperatures drop even lower at night, the Mandevilla should be winterized like many other potted plants *.
So the Dipladenia is not winter hardy.
Particularly long tendrils can also be cut back before wintering (read more tips on everything to do with the garden at RUHR24 *).
The suitable location for the Dipladenia in winter - bright and not too cold
But what to do with the plant if you don't want it to be in the garden in winter?
As with orchids, the suitable location inside is as bright as possible *.
The temperatures should be between 5 and 15 degrees.
A bright staircase, a winter garden or even a bedroom are therefore ideal.
In winter the Mandevilla also needs less water, but the plant should not dry out.
Overall, the Dipladenia should overwinter until May, then no more frosty nights are to be expected.
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