MANDEVILLA laxa
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MANDEVILLA laxa
Commonly known as Chilean jasmine
(m.suaveolens) - semi-evergreen vigorous climber. Fragrant white flowers
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mite, whitefly, mealy bug -
Place of origin
Peru, Bolivia, Argentina -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Ovate to oblong leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long with heart-shaped bases and slender, pointed tips. Lustrous, rich green above and purple or grey-green beneath
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RacemesOf 5-15 flowers 5-9cm (2-3½in) across
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Tubular
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full light with shade from hot sun
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
3-5m (10-15ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody-stemmed, twining climber. Flowers have broad, often crimped petal lobes
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Mandevilla - Growing Guide
