Dipladenia is a variety of mandevilla with upright and mounding properties. This tropical vine is a surefire favorite for providing lots of summer color: It shows off a steady supply of bright red, pink, or white trumpet-shaped flowers all summer and into autumn. Because it blooms so profusely, dipladenia is an excellent plant for adding color to sunny decks, patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces. Dipladenia looks beautiful on a trellis, fence, or mailbox.
The plant thrives in containers and landscape beds and borders. Because it's relatively drought tolerant,