A mature Mandevilla (Mandevilla sanderi) growing in a residential garden bed

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Mandevilla

Mandevilla sanderi · Vine

Mandevilla is a moderate-growing vine, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 3–10 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with moderate water needs in well-drained soil. Expect yellow, pink and purple blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to humidity and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones: 10-11
Sun: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Moderate
Mature size: 3–10 ft
Growth rate: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Soil: Well-drained
Bloom color: Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Bloom season: Summer
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Tough against: Humidity
Native to: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

Will it survive your winters?

We score Mandevilla’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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