How do I grow a mandevilla in western Mexico?

by Shar

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How to grow a red, trailing mandavilla in zone 11, west coast tropics of Mexico...full sun or part sun? I’ve not had luck trying to grow the red one for the last few times I’ve tried...TIA!

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on Dec 10, 2018

Hi Shar! I have listed some information for you that I feel will give you some great information. Happy holidays!

https://gardeningwithcharlie.com/grow-mandevilla.html

https://www.thespruce.com/growing-dipladenia-or-mandevilla-in-containers-847910

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/tips-caring-mandevilla-vine-46717.html

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- Shar on Dec 10, 2018
  
  Thank you Betty. I’m ready to try it one more time!!! Love all the vines that grow here in tropical Mazatlán.
  
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- Betty Albright-Bistrow on Dec 10, 2018
  
  It was my pleasure Shar! I wish you the very best!!
  
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Lynn Sorrell on Dec 10, 2018

12 hrs day full sun or more https://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/plant-culture/tips-for-producing-mandevillas/

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- Shar on Dec 10, 2018
  
  Thank you for your tips, I’m ready to grow one more, give it another try!
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 10, 2018

See if these help.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-blooming-season.htm

https://plantcaretoday.com/mandevilla-vine-trellis.html

https://www.oceanhomemag.com/uncategorized/bring-the-tropical-mandevilla-flower-into-your-garden/

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- Shar on Dec 10, 2018
  
  Thank you Naomie, giving it another shot, they’re too pretty to resist NOT trying to grow one!
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 10, 2018
  
  You are most welcome Shar! Yes, they are beautiful, certainly worth another try. Haven't been to Mexico in a bit, how are the nurseries doing?
  
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