Once you initially wrap one shoot around the trellis, it will continue to do it itself, but you have to start it.

Place in full sun and dont cut or pinch anything back.

I dont fertilize my mandevilla, it doesnt seem to need it. But I think as long as you place in full sun and have it working up a trellis it will do well.

delreytropical ~ Thanks so much for your reply. I haven't pinched or cut anything back. The buds are getting bigger each day and it looks like they should open up anytime now. I have the vines wrapped around the trellis but it seems to be getting bushier than taller.

I have dark red Mandevilla on my balkony. It stays middle of two rosemary. It love sun and heat. I mist it almost every nigth when sun is go down. In awhile I put seeweed in my misting bottle. I pick up the ded flower and that's it. Easy plant to care.....in summer. Winter is another thing. But now i summer....enjoy!

We have really bad weather yesterday and today. It's raining and it's cold. I brought my tropical plants such as Mandevilla indoor. No it is in hanging baskets.

We know this plant as Brazilian Jasmine or Dipladenia. The word "Brazilian" should remind you that this is a tropical plant and needs very warm temperatures most of the time. It also needs a lot of light to flower well. As climbers go, it's quite a slow grower, however, so is a good pot option. Good luck. Ian.

Cadence,
Have had success with Mandevilla's for about 4 yrs in PA.
Make sure that the pot has at least 1/3 sand. Proper drainage is key. As you add potting mix make sure to add sand. Only water every five days or so. A young plant can take up to 8 weeks to truly start showing itself. Good luck its an awesome plant.