This twining hybrid climber has been bred in Japan by Suntory to compete with the hugely successful Mandevilla sanderii, which is by far the most popular variety to date.
They have succeeded spectacularly creating vigorous growth, featuring rich and glossy foliage and long flowering times - the wonderfully attractive large, funnel shaped blooms come in red and white with a deep yellow throat.
They are very easy to grow and require little input apart from keeping up the water in hot seasons. But it is important to provide good support - they are best climbing rather than trailing from hanging baskets.