The very attractive and flowering Dipladenia is sure to be an eye-catcher in every garden. It is suitable for planting on the balcony or terrace as well as as a houseplant. The non-hardy Dipladenia is particularly effective in a plant pyramid.
What is a Dipladenia pyramid and how to design it?
A Dipladenia pyramid is a multi-tiered planting structure, ideal for Dipladenias and other plants with similar requirements. Place the pyramid in a bright, warm location and combine different Dipladenia varieties or compatible plants such as sedges, pennants and geraniums.
What is a plant pyramid anyway?
In relative terms, a plant pyramid is a raised bed with plant levels of different heights. It is available in different shapes, for example as a hexagon, rectangle or square. It is also made from different materials. There are pyramids made of wood, plastic or metal, for example with three or five levels.
Where do I get a plant pyramid?
A wide variety of plant pyramids are available commercially. Take a look at the hardware store (€119.00 at Amazon) or on the Internet. You and your wallet decide which pyramid is best for you and your garden. With a little skill you can build your own plant pyramid; there are numerous instructions for this on the Internet.
Where do I place my plant pyramid?
When building the plant pyramid, make sure that the location is actually suitable for your Dipladenia. This plant would like to be as bright and warm as possible. If it doesn't get enough light or if the temperature is constantly below around 20 °C, then your Dipladenia will bloom little or not at all.
Place your plant pyramid so that it is clearly visible. For example, a lawn or an open space is suitable. Here the Dipladenia also receives enough light for lush flowering. The larger the pyramid, the fewer tall plants should be in the immediate vicinity. A small plant pyramid also works well on the terrace or on the edge of it.
Which plants should I combine with Dipladenia?
On the one hand, you can combine several varieties and/or colors of Mandevilla and Sundaville, a hybrid form of Dipladenia. But other plants also go well with it. Above all, these plants should have similar location and care requirements as Dipladenias, for example in terms of fertilizer quantity and frequency.
The Dipladenia, for example, gets along well with green plants such as sedges and purslane. But carnation, geraniums, ornamental sage or verbena can also be combined well with Dipladenia. In the middle, i.e. on the highest level, you can place a fountain or a tall Dipladenia with a climbing aid.
The most important things in brief:
- Plant pyramids available in different shapes and sizes
- various materials possible
- Buy in a specialist store or build yourself
- Choose a location that suits Dipladenia
- combine with other plants
Tip
Plant pyramids can be designed excellently and in a variety of ways using dipladenias.