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Dipladenia x hybrida Bella Pink Star

Dipladenia x hybrida BELLA Pink Star

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Good hardy and floriferous plant, two of them got scorched.

Helene B., 23/10/2020

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The Bella series of dipladenia are horticultural hybrids selected for their floribundity, vibrant colours, ease of cultivation, and low-maintenance needs. This variety, of modest but generous size, bears large bright pink flowers adorned with a white star pattern around a yellow heart. It flowers from summer until the first frosts. This wonderful little plant is ideal for ornamenting balconies and patios.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Dipladenia Bella Pink Star adds to the mandevilla Bella series with its large pink flowers brilliantly starred with white. This wonderful little climber blooms for months, without requiring any maintenance. Its large flowers continuously bloom against a backdrop of shiny dark green leaves. The Bella series of dipladenias are generous but sensitive, and must spend winter in a bright veranda or a lightly heated greenhouse. These climbers have such presence that they can easily decorate patios and balconies without any other plants.

 

Mandevilla, named in honour of diplomat and gardener Henry Mandeville, are fast-growing climbing plants, mostly native to the tropical forests of Serra de Orgaos, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Growing at high altitudes, these plants thrive in temperate climates, free from frost, in partial shade or filtered light in summer. They belong to the Apocynaceae family, just like periwinkles and oleanders. In the 1970s, Robert Lannes, a French horticulturist based in Tarn et Garonne, was the first to be interested in hybridising these plants with immense potential, among which Mandevilla sanderi stands out. Years of research and selection have resulted in particularly floriferous, more compact varieties with various colours. They are easy to grow by amateur gardeners.

The Bella series, derived in part from Mandevilla sanderi, produces resistant plants with a compact habit, distinguished by a range of very vibrant colours. The faded flowers are easily removed. These plants are ideal for pots.

Bella Pink Star develops voluble stems that are woody at the base, measuring up to 1.5m (5ft) in length. The plant climbs or spreads on the ground, and can even cascade from large containers if no support is provided for its stems. Its growth rate is rapid. Its beautiful large flowers are composed of 5 large slightly pointed lobes that overlap like the blades of a propeller. Grouped in small clusters, they renew themselves from late spring until late in the season. The evergreen foliage consists of entire, dark green leaves arranged in an opposite manner. The thick and leathery lamina, oval to elliptical in shape, measures 5 to 6cm (2in) long and has a shiny upper surface. This plant has large tuberous roots that contain starch and water, helping the plant to withstand drought quite well.

 

Mandevilla is often used for decorating pergolas and trellises on patios and balconies, alone or in a mix of colours. This Bella Pink Star variety is heat-resistant and water-efficient. It will thrive in a large flower pot placed in isolation on a sun-exposed patio or balcony. For example, it can be paired with the Bella White variety or with Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost'. Cultivation in open ground, in lightened soil, is reserved for regions spared from frost.

 

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Dipladenia x hybrida Bella Pink Star (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 6 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Dipladenia

Species

x hybrida

Cultivar

BELLA Pink Star

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference861241

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Planting and care

Cultivation in open ground throughout the year is only possible in regions completely unaffected by frost.

Plant in open ground after the last frosts. Provide a support (tripod, stakes) for the voluble stems to wrap around. The ideal location is a sunny spot with some shade during the hottest part of the day in summer. Plant them in soil enriched with compost and coarse sand. You can also plant them in pots placed in a protected area, which you can bring out during the warmer days. Dipladenia plants require well-drained soil that is somewhat dry, but not necessarily very rich to avoid favouring foliage production over flowering. Water moderately. In pots, regular watering is necessary during summer, as well as a supply of flowering plant fertiliser. Let the soil dry between waterings.

During winter, bring the potted plants indoors to a veranda or cold greenhouse. They do not tolerate temperatures below 5°C (23°F).

 

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Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
Type of support Arch

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-bearing, lightweight, enriched with turf.

Care

Pruning instructions Before bringing out the dipladenia after winter, prune lightly in spring to encourage the development of new branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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