Mandevilla splendens

Mandevilla splendens, the shining mandevilla, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen vine, native to Brazil.

It climbs by twining and can grow to 3 m high. It has wide green glossy leaves of elliptical or rectangular shape growing to 20 cm long. The flowers are rose-pink with yellow centers, appearing from late spring to early summer. They are up to 10 cm in length. It prefers temperatures remaining over 5-10 C. In temperate zones it can be placed outside during the summer months, but must have protection in winter. It requires a sheltered spot in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.