Dipladenia, is an evergreen climbing shrub, with impressive flowers and glossy foliage. The ornamental value of this plant is particularly great because of the large flowers it produces and the prolonged flowering period. It reaches 2,5 meters in height.
Flowers
Its flowers are large, funnel-shaped. They consist of 5 petals with a variety of colors such as red, fuchsia, pink and white. Its flowering takes place in the summer.
Location
It needs warm and sunny places, protected from cold and strong wind. It can grow in various types of soil provided good drainage.
Durability
It is not resistant to low temperatures.
Watering
It needs moderate amounts of watering, with limited to no watering in the winter and more regular watering in the warm periods of the year.
Pruning
It is done at the end of spring, after its flowering has been completed. We apply light shaping pruning to maintain its shape.
Lubrication
If planted in suitable soil, the fertilization requirements are low. It is enough to add granular fertilizer before spring and autumn to enhance its flowering.
Diseases and enemies
Its most frequent enemies are the meligra, which creates honeydew secretions on the leaves of the plant. This results in many ants on our plant. The second enemy is coccoids, which attack the shoots of the plant.
It is suitable for
- It is suitable for use on pergolas, fences, rock gardens and borders,
- In a pot on the balcony, on the terrace, in the garden.
Flowerpot 15 cm- 1.5 L
