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Sun Parasol ® Red Emperor

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F rom the Mediterranean to the Swiss Alps, sunny Florida to cool Canada, Suntory’s Sun Parasol mandevillas are captivating gardeners all over the world and have become the most fashionable plant for patios, balconies and hanging baskets. Mandevilla is now a major plant category thanks to revolutionary Sun Parasol varieties, which demonstrate superior performance and offer the widest range in colors and forms, including the first true reds. Suntory’s breeding program is unmatched. Thousands of mandevilla hybrids are evaluated each year to find that perfect new introduction, like our gorgeous new Apricot. Discover the full range of beautiful possibilities in this guide. Revolutionary Sun Parasol Mandevillas Shine All Summer

Secrets of Producing Sun Parasol Suntory’s experts share their expertise to produce the best mandevilla crop.

Flowering: Sun Parasol mandevillas are long-day plants. Buds are initiated with 10-11 hour days for the Pretty and Original types. The Giant group will flower with 12-hour days. Varieties in each group vary depending on the color. Plants flower on every third leaf pair, measured from the base or from the previous flower. Buds are aborted in unfavorable conditions. Remove the shoot above the bud to prevent bud abortion. Temperature: Ideal growing temperature is 65-75˚F the first two to three weeks after potting. Temperature can be then lowered to 65- 70˚F. Lower temperatures can be used, but plants will take longer. Mandevillas like light and heat. Optimize growth by providing warm temperatures and high light levels. Watering: Always plant Sun Parasol in a well-draining soil. Keep plants on the dry side with the pot almost completely drying out between watering. A dry regime is more suited than a wet one, where plants can become prone to root diseases. Too dry, and there will be a problem with nutrient uptake. Too much water leads to leaf yellowing. Water plants in the morning so foliage can dry.

Fertilizer: Feed Sun Parasol plants with a well- balanced fertilizer every other day at 250 ppm. We also recommend a slow-release fertilizer at ¼ the recommended rate. Do not put slow-release granules next to the stem, because it may burn the plant. If the pot doesn’t dry out during cloudy days, do not water. Managing growth: The best way to control growth is with water retention, especially with the white- flowered varieties. Pinching is necessary to improve branching. Wait until the plants are fairly well-rooted before pinching. Uncontrolled growth isn’t a problem in a larger pot. Pests and diseases: Watch for mites, the prime pest, and take preventative measures. Additional pests to monitor for include aphids, thrips and whiteflies. Good airflow helps prevent foliar leaf spot. Watering in the morning helps, too. Prevent Fusarium and Botrytis by keeping plants dry in the winter.

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Apricot Sunpapri

Gorgeous new color! ✓ Fast, vigorous growth ✓ Excellent branching ✓ High flower count ✓ Outstanding heat tolerance ✓ Great as a bush or hanging basket

• Produce in pots 6 inches or larger. • Beautiful in hanging baskets.

Designer White

✓ Upright non-vining shrub ✓ Glossy green foliage ✓  Easy to create standards/trees ✓  Disease resistant, thrives in heat Super sturdy bush!

NEW! Designer White Sunparabuho

Garden Crimson First bedding plant mandevilla! ✓ Naturally compact ✓ Powerful branching with low breaks ✓ Bred to be produced in 4-inch pots ✓ Perfect for landscapes and baskets

Garden Crimson Sunparacore

NOW AVAILABLE AS URC!

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Original Group Revolutionary genetics! ✓ Widest color range in mandevilla ✓ Outstanding garden performance ✓ Disease resistant ✓ Grow as bush or train to trellis

Pink Sunmandecripi

Cream Pink Sunparapibra

Classic, rich dark pink adds tropical punch. Think of it as lipstick for your landscapes.

Excellent choice for lighter color schemes. A European favorite to use in combinations

The original Sun Parasols have the widest color range, including the first stable dark red and crimson, shades of pink, white and novelties. Plants are natural climbers and suitable for patio containers, hanging baskets, balconies, bedding and even as a house plant.

Dark Red Sunparabeni Beautiful rich red that is deeper in color than Crimson.

White Sunparacoho

Excellent branching. No color range is complete without a good white. Mix with Garden Crimson for high- contrast baskets.

Crimson Sunmandecrim This vivid color is so

beautiful and universally desirable, it has become the iconic image of the Sun Parasol brand.

Stars & Stripes ® Sunparasuji Everyone loves this patriotic novelty, which was named Favorite New Flowering Plant when it was introduced at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition. Distinctive white stripes streak out from the center of bright red blossoms.

NOW AVAILABLE AS URC!

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Giant Group

Gorgeous premium mandevilla! ✓ Biggest flowers ✓ Vigorous growth ✓ Superb disease resistance

✓ Natural climbers ✓ Thrive in the heat

Sun Parasol Giant varieties produce large flowers that span up to 5 inches. Natural climbers, these beauties are stunning trained to a trellis or obelisk in patio pots. The flowering season is slightly later than the Original group. The Giant varieties are the most heat tolerant.

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Giant Marbled Crimson Sunmandecrikin Striking, stable variegated foliage provide high contrast to large crimson blooms!

Giant Pink Sunmandecos

Giant Dark Pink Sunparajapi Blooms start out light pink and become dark pink instead of fading.

Nothing says summer like Giant Pink! Bring these lovely plants poolside and create a tropical paradise.

Red Emperor ® Sunpararekin Even more gorgeous than

Giant White Sunmandeho Large, white flowers create an elegant, tropical look. Outstanding disease resistance.

Giant Crimson Sunmandecrikin

Giant Pure White Sunpa 6416 Elegant flowers are completely white all the way down through the throat.

A breakthrough in the classic mandevilla type with a stable rich red color, Giant Crimson has set new standards and become a global favorite.

Giant Crimson, Red Emperor is a premium mandevilla with the highest number of large, striking red flowers. Outstanding disease resistance

Pretty Group Highest flower count! ✓ Superior branching ✓ Dense, vigorous growth ✓ Perfect for trellises ✓ Glossy, thinner foliage ✓ More cold tolerant Sun Parasol Pretty varieties combine the best of dipladenia characteristics with mandevilla growth. Flower size is the same as Original group, but the foliage is glossy, thinner and more vining. Plants are natural climbers and suitable for baskets, trellises and balconies. Pretty varieties are also more cold tolerant than other dipladenia types.

Pretty Crimson Sunmanderemi Plants are loaded with beautiful crimson blooms.

Pretty Pink Sunparaprero

Light pink flowers darken in the center into yellow throats.

Pretty Deep Pink Sunpararopi Vibrant, dark pink flowers bring tropical punch to landscapes.

Pretty Deep Red Sunpararenga Rich red that’s a darker shade than crimson.

Note: Deep Red and Deep Pink are less vigorous and ideal for 1-gallon trellis.

Sun Parasol Varieties At A Glance

Variety

Color Description Flower Size Growth Habit Vigor

Branching Earliness CultivationPeriod* Pot Size

Sun Parasol Original Group: Mandevilla sanderi hybrid Superior colors, compact growth, medium-sized flowers, good branching, natural climber, neat foliage. Suitable as a patio, hanging, balcony, bedding and house plant. Cream Pink pale pink + pink heart 2-3 inches upright compact good Type: Dipladenia

early-med 3-8 months early-med 3-8 months early-med 3-8 months early-med 3-8 months early-med 3-8 months early-med 3-8 months

4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches

Crimson Dark Red

crimson

2-3 inches upright 2-3 inches upright 2-3 inches upright

compact good compact good compact good compact good compact good

dark velvet red

Pink

candy pink

Stars & Stripes

red with white streaks 2-3 inches upright

White

white

2-3 inches upright

Sun Parasol Giant Group: Mandevilla hybrid Superior colors, vigorous growing habit, coarse foliage, natural climber, excellent heat tolerance. Suitable as a patio, balcony and house plant. Giant Crimson crimson 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Giant Marbled Crimson varigated + crimson 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Giant Dark Pink dark pink 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Giant Pink light pink 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Giant White white + yellow heart 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Pure Giant White white 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Red Emperor bright red 3-5 inches upright vigorous moderate medium 3-8 months 5-12 inches Type: Mandevilla

Sun Parasol Pretty Group: Mandevilla hybrid Superior colors and branching, small, glossy, thinner foliage. Flowers are size of Original group. Natural climber. Suitable as a hanging, patio, balcony and bedding plant. Blooms one month earlier than Original series. Pretty Crimson crimson 2-3 inches upright

vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months

4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches 4-12 inches

Pretty Deep Red

deep red light pink

2-3 inches upright 2-3 inches upright 2-3 inches upright

Pretty Pink

Pretty Deep Pink

vibrant pink

Sun Parasol Apricot Mandevilla hybrid Gorgeous new designer color. Fast, vigorous growth and excellent branching. Giant flowers. Suitable as a patio, hanging, balcony, bedding and house plant. Apricot creamy golden peach 3-5 inches upright vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months 5-12 inches

Sun Parasol Designer White

Mandevilla hybrid

Super sturdy bush! Upright, non-vining tropical shrub. Easy to create elegant standards/trees. Or plant as tropical bush in large planter or bed. Designer White white 2.5-3 inches upright

vigorous very good early-med 3-8 months

4-12 inches

Sun Parasol Garden Crimson Mandevilla hybrid First bedding plant mandevilla. Naturally compact. Excellent branching with low breaks. Suitable as a hanging, patio, balcony and bedding plant. Garden Crimson crimson 3-4 inches upright compact very good early 3-8 months 4-12 inches

* Crop times vary with region and climate. Contact your Sun Parasol licensee for precise guidelines.

If you love Sun Parasol, you should also try Sundenia. Compact plants with flowers twice the size!

Red

Coral

White

Crimson

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