Dipladenia galbena - Mandevilla Diamantina Opale Citrine
Mandevilla Diamantina® Opale Citrine is a spectacular variety of dipladenia, valued for its large flowers in intense shades of golden yellow with an orange center, blooming continuously from spring to autumn. The plant has a vigorous, climbing habit, ideal for pergolas, hanging pots, or window boxes where it can climb or cascade with flowers.
🌿 Common names: dipladenia, mandevilla, Brazilian jasmine.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
- Full name: Mandevilla Diamantina® Opale Citrine
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Origin: South America (Brazil)
- Leaves: Glossy, green, persistent
- Flowers: Large, golden-yellow with orange center, bloom continuously in the warm season
- Form: Vigorous vine, suitable for vertical supports or large containers
🌞 Growing conditions:
- Light: Prefers full sun or bright partial shade
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Watering: Regular during growth period, keep soil slightly moist
- Optimal temperature: 18–28°C; does not tolerate below 10–12°C, bring indoors or to protected spaces in winter
- Care: Thickens supports well and blooms abundantly with regular fertilization
✨ Why it’s worth choosing:
- Spectacular golden-yellow flowers, bloom throughout the summer
- Exotic plant, ideal for pergolas, balconies, and terraces
- Vigorous growth, but easy to control by pruning
- Versatile – can be grown as a vine or in large pots
- Brings an exotic, tropical accent to any outdoor space
⚠️ Note: In Romania's climate, Mandevilla is grown as a patio plant during summer and must be protected indoors in bright, frost-free spaces during winter.
Note: This variety is thermosensitive - it may lose leaves after purchase or during transport. The plant stabilizes over time and resumes growth.
Height with pot included approx. 40 cm