Dipladenia 'Clete'® 3lt Care & Tips
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If you want red that lasts through the whole season, this one does exactly that 🌺
Family: Apocynaceae • Pot size: 3 litres • Height: 60 cm • Hanging pot
Dipladenia 'Clete'® stands out because it belongs to Graff Breeding’s improved Qdeville® line, a series selected for strong garden performance and for its ability to stay naturally more compact under normal growing conditions, so it keeps a tidy silhouette without sprawling wildly. At the same time, 'Clete' is part of the PatiQ® assortment, which makes it especially well suited to larger containers and to a fuller, more composed look on a balcony or patio. In a hanging pot it falls elegantly downwards, while with a simple support it can also be trained onto a railing or small pergola, keeping its clean habit and vivid flowering as the main feature.
Place it in a warm spot with bright partial shade or gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. In very harsh midday sun the foliage may scorch, so light protection during the toughest hours gives the best result. Ideally, position it where you can offer some support, such as a small trellis, cane or railing, if you want a more upright climbing effect.
Role in a composition: the lead colour accent that works vertically or as a trailing feature and gives fast visual impact.
Taxonomic background: In the trade this plant is commonly sold as Dipladenia, while in botanical literature the accepted species name is usually treated within Mandevilla. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
Qdeville® series: 'Clete' belongs to Graff Breeding’s Qdeville® series, which the breeder describes as selected for strong garden performance and naturally compact growth under normal conditions.
PatiQ® assortment: Graff Breeding also lists 'Clete' as part of the PatiQ® assortment, meaning it is especially suited to larger patio containers and a fuller finished look.
| 🔎 Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical name | Mandevilla sanderi 'Clete' (Qdeville®) |
| 🪴 Pot/Size | 3 litres • height 60 cm • hanging pot |
| 🌤️ Light | Bright partial shade • avoid harsh midday sun. |
| 💧 Watering | Generous in warm weather • with excellent drainage. |
| 🌺 Flower | Red • tropical-looking display. |
| 🧱 Habit | More compact • suitable for larger containers. |
| 🧪 Toxicity | Milky sap may irritate. Keep away from ingestion, children and pets. |
Ideally bright partial shade or gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. In harsh midday sun, especially in a pot, the foliage may become stressed.
Yes, it likes generous watering in warm weather, as long as the potting mix drains properly. Heavy watering only works when the roots are never left sitting in water.
Both are possible. In a hanging pot it will trail downwards, but if you give it support you can train it onto a railing or trellis. Pinching the tips helps it stay bushier.
With light tip pinching early in the season and balanced watering. That encourages lateral branching and gives a fuller, more compact result.
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🔎 Note: Due to the natural variability of plants, the one you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Shape, size and colouring may vary depending on season, growing conditions and the individual plant.