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Dipladenia were originally found in the highlands above Rio de Janeiro. It is no longer found there and that makes this plant very special! Dipladenia can be grown as a climber, reaching 10 ft. or more, or you can grow it as a bush. Great as a container plant or a semi-hanging basket. Red Riding Hood's flowers start out bright cherry pink and fade to a lovely light pink over a few days. They appear while the plant is still small, and the glossy leaves make it attractive all year round. Dipladenia needs at least a half day to all day sun. Landscape use only in frost-free zones. Great trellised in containers, in hanging baskets and even indoors. It will grow better in a container, even if you bury the pot in the ground. They will bloom all year if you feed them all year. Trim back in spring or summer. They do well in the beach area and enjoy warm weather.
Zones 10-11
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