PlantFiles Pictures: Mandevilla, Dipladenia 'Sun Parasol Dark Red', 1 by jlj072174

jlj072174 wrote:
I just inherited a Mandevilla from a woman at the local ace hardware (we got to chatting the other night, and when I mentioned having a GH, she asked if I wanted the Mande, as she couldn't keep it over winter. Having wanted one for so long, I jumped on it. Picked her up last night. I've never had one before, so any suggestions for keeping her happy would be appreciated! My GH is not heated yet; putting the bubble wrap insulation in this weekend, and do have a heater for in there if needed. Just didn't want to put it in there yet b/c I have to get everything out to do the insulation.

I have several southern-facing windows that get lots of sun all day, if it would be better to keep it indoors. But do I need to cut it back if indoors? If it's in the GH, will it also require being cut back? It's so pretty, I hate to take away her blooms.