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 high. It has wide green glossy leaves of elliptical or rectangular shape growing to long. The flowers are rose-pink with yellow centers, appearing from late spring to early summer. They are up to in length. It prefers temperatures remaining over . 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. 