Mandevilla: Tropical Beauty
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Mandevillas originated in the forests of Brazil, but we can now all share in their beauty.
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Post a Commentabsolutely gorgeous photo!
Another beauty!
I have one of these for the hummingbirds.
Gorgeous!
What a beauty! cheers :)
We had a mandevilla growing up a palm tree for some years. When we took the palm out, we lost the mandevilla as well, alas. They are known down here as the mailbox vine, because people often have them growing up a mailbox post.
I love tropical flowers!
It's mandevilla, pronounced man-da-viya, Lorraine! I buy at least one of these every year -- they are my instant gratification flowers. I just put it on the patio unwind it a little bit, and soon it's growing up my trellis. I planned to keep one through the winter, but the gardening lady here said although it lived, it didn't bloom again the next summer, I think.
A delicate beauty!
Mandevillas are sold at most nurseries in KC during the summer. I suspect they are available in most parts of the US if you check.