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Mandevilla laxa
Vigorous climber with thin wiry stems. Long glossy green leaves, grey-green underneath. Magnificent fragrant funnel shaped white flowers spring to autumn. Tolerates some frost if planted in a warm sheltered site. Best with good free draining soil. Prune late winter to remove old tired growth if necessary.
Genus
Mandevilla
Species
laxa
Cultivar
Common name
Chilean jasmine
Family name
Apocynaceae
Place of origin
Argentina
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost
Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Twining stems or curling tendrils, under 5 metre.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.