Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink

Description: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink is a vibrant and eye-catching flowering plant renowned for its lush foliage and prolific blooms. Belonging to the Apocynaceae family, this cultivar features glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in stunning shades of hot pink, creating a striking visual display. Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink is an excellent choice for adding color and charm to gardens, balconies, or patio containers, delighting plant enthusiasts with its long-lasting and heat-tolerant blooms.

🌿 Botanical Name: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink (Mandevilla sanderi 'Premier Hot Pink')

💧 Care Level: Moderate. Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink requires attention to watering, light, and temperature to thrive.

📏 Size: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) with a spread of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm), although size may vary depending on growing conditions and care.

☀️ Light: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink thrives in full sun to partial shade. Place it in a location where it can receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal blooming. In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to protect it from intense sunlight.

💧 Water: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season (spring and summer), but avoid waterlogging. Water Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink regularly, allowing the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in the winter months when growth slows down.

💦 Humidity: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink prefers moderate humidity levels. Increase humidity by misting the foliage regularly, especially during hot and dry periods. Alternatively, place a tray of water filled with pebbles beneath the plant to create a humid microclimate.

🌡️ Temperature: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink prefers temperatures between 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C). Protect it from temperatures below 50°F (10°C), as cold can damage or kill the plant.

❄️ Hardiness: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11 and is best grown outdoors in frost-free climates. In colder regions, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.

🌱 Soil: Plant Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. A mixture of potting soil, perlite, and organic compost is ideal for promoting good drainage and healthy root growth.

🌱 Fertilizing: Feed Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink with a balanced liquid fertilizer formulated for flowering plants every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for dosage and application.

🔄 Pruning: Prune Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink regularly to remove spent flowers and promote bushy growth. Pinch back the growing tips to encourage branching and more blooms. Remove any dead or diseased foliage to maintain plant health.

🌱 Propagation: Dipladenia Premier Hot Pink can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) stem cuttings with at least two nodes and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining rooting medium and keep them warm and humid until new roots develop.