Bombshell Vining Red Mandevilla

Bombshell® Vining Red is a compact mandevilla with glossy green foliage and deep red flowers. Its vining stems are modest rather than rampant, making it useful in containers or garden beds. ## Size and flowering Plants reach about 12–14 inches tall and spread 18–36 inches. Red flowers arrive in spring and summer, continuing through hard frost in favorable conditions. The plant is naturally upright, but can climb when its stems are started onto a trellis. Proven Winners lists this selection as a tropical flowering annual and gives hardiness zones 9a–11b. ## Placement and care Grow in part sun to sun. Use consistently moist, well-drained soil; some dry conditions are tolerated, but prolonged drought can cause leaf drop. It suits containers, landscapes, and focal plantings, and attracts bees and hummingbirds. Deadheading is not necessary. The official profile lists USPP 29,322 and Canadian patent 6,122. Source: [Proven Winners plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/mandevilla/bombshell-vining-red-mandevilla). ## Maintenance Water consistently, keeping the soil moist but not wet. Guide young stems onto a support if a climbing form is desired, and watch for leaf drop during extended dry spells.