‘Alice du Pont’ Mandevilla: A Pink-Flowered Vine for Pots and Gardens

• Type: Evergreen vine
• Zones: 21–25; root-hardy perennial in zones 26, 27
• Light: Full sun or partial shade
• Water: Regular
• Climbing method: Twining

Though only winter-hardy in the mildest zones, ‘Alice du Pont’ thrives in containers on porches and decks, making it one of the most widely sold vines nationwide. Pure pink, 2- to 4-inch trumpet-shaped flowers bloom from spring to fall against glossy green, 3- to 8-inch leaves. Uniquely, it flowers well even at small sizes—4-inch pots often produce blooms.

Often sold simply as ‘Alice du Pont’ rather than by its full botanical name (Mandevilla ‘Alice du Pont’), this vine prefers rich soil and appreciates afternoon shade in hottest areas. In-ground in warm climates, it can reach 20–30 feet; container plants stay smaller. Provide a trellis or support for both. Feed container plants with complete fertilizer every two weeks until bloom ends; then cut stems back by half and move indoors or to a sheltered spot. Water regularly through winter. Prune in-ground plants during the growing season as needed.