Add a touch of elegance to your garden with Mandevilla laxa, also known as Chilean Jasmine or White Star. These seeds produce stunning, fragrant white flowers that bloom throughout the summer, making them perfect for creating a captivating and aromatic outdoor space.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Mandevilla laxa
• Common Names: Chilean Jasmine, White Star
• Flower Color: White
• Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Growing Instructions

1. Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds in well-draining seed-starting mix, lightly covering them with soil.
2. Light: Place seedlings in a bright location with indirect sunlight.
3. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
4. Transplanting: Once seedlings are large enough to handle and the danger of frost has passed, transplant them outdoors to a sunny or partially shaded location.
5. Support: Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb as they grow.
6. Maintenance: Water regularly and feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Pros and cons

• Flowering
• Drought resistant