
Mandevilla
Mandevilla sanderi
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 9, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Mandevilla
Mandevilla (Mandevilla sanderi) is a tropical twining vine from Brazil, prized for its large, glossy leaves and a profusion of funnel-shaped flowers in shades of rose-pink, red, or white with a yellow throat. A vigorous warm-season grower, it climbs readily on trellises and fences and blooms prolifically from spring through fall. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen (treat as annual in 9b)
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Higher water demand in summer heat.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Mandevilla needs full sun to flower prolifically. In Northeast Florida, plant in the sunniest spot available; it thrives in the region's long, hot summers and will bloom continuously from spring through fall.
Water mandevilla regularly and fertilize frequently during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot; reduce watering if overwintering in a container indoors.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Feed with a high-phosphorus fertilizer every 2–3 weeks from spring through fall to promote continuous blooming; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which favor foliage over flowers.
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Common questions
Is Mandevilla a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mandevilla is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 3-10 feet × 3-5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.


