chilean jasmine
Mandevilla laxa
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Chilean jasmine (Mandevilla laxa) is a vine for containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. The flowers are fragrant and open in early to late summer, with more blooms in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Angel's trumpet, Mexican heather, and Taro.
Native range
South America.