Rocktrumpet

Mandevilla boliviensis

Family: ApocynaceaeNative: Central and South AmericaIdentified: Oct 23, 2026

A flowering vine or shrub-like climber featuring glossy, dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped bright pink to red flowers.

Light: Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of bright light daily
Water: Water thoroughly when the top layer of soil dries out; reduce frequency during the cooler months
Growth: Perennial climbing vine or shrub, reaching mature heights of 3 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate

Care instructions

Provide bright, indirect sunlight, water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and use well-draining potting mix.

Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of bright light daily

Water thoroughly when the top layer of soil dries out; reduce frequency during the cooler months

Well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.0 and 7.0

USDA zones 9 through 11, grown as an annual or container plant in cooler climates

Perennial climbing vine or shrub, reaching mature heights of 3 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate

Blooms continuously from late spring through autumn with vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers

Propagated primarily through stem cuttings taken in spring or summer, rooted in a moist growing medium

Susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, and root rot if overwatered in poorly draining soil

Dipladenia, which has a more shrubby, upright growth habit compared to the twining nature of Mandevilla