Dipladenias come from tropical rainforest regions and reach considerable heights there. They are extremely popular in this country as climbing plants and decorate many a balcony, terrace and flower bed. Which companion plants are suitable for combining?
Which plants can be combined well with Dipladenia?
Suitable companion plants for Dipladenia in the bed include magic snow, sedges, steppe sage and clematis. Geraniums, fairy mirrors, magic snow, purslane, sedges, carnations or petunias can be harmoniously combined in the pot or balcony box.
What factors should you consider when combining Dipladenia?
In order to fully exploit the beauty potential of this exotic plant, you should consider the following factors when looking for suitable plant partners:
- Flower color: white, yellow, pink or red
- Flowering time: April to October
- Location requirements: full sun, permeable and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: up to 6 m
As a climbing plant, Dipladenia reaches an enormous height. Take this into account when choosing combination plants.
The Dipladenia is a true flowering miracle and can present its flowers well into autumn. For this reason, it is recommended to combine them with plants that are just as likely to bloom and bloom for a long time.
The flower colors of dipladenias are usually very colorful and intense. You can emphasize this with a combination of strikingly flowering plants or simpler plants.
Combine Dipladenia in the bed
With a climbing aid (€15.00 on Amazon), the Dipladenia can grow wonderfully in the bed and makes a brilliant appearance there. If it stands next to flowering perennials that create a contrast to it, it attracts even more attention. Together with another climbing plant such as clematis, the Dipladenia also develops fantastically. Ornamental grasses such as sedges can also be wonderfully combined with it in the bed.
The most popular planting partners for Dipladenias include:
- magic snow
- Sedges
- Steppe Sage
- Vervain
- Clematis
Combine Dipladenia with magic snow
You can create a truly magical combination of magic snow and red Dipladenia. The color effect, which is unmistakable, is almost intoxicating. In addition, the magic snow contrasts the Dipladenia with its shape: In contrast to the Dipladenia, it is more delicately structured and has delicate flowers. This duo is also convincing because both parts like the same location and can easily tolerate drought.
Combine Dipladenia with steppe sage
If the Dipladenia grows up a trellis, the steppe sage will find its way into the lower area and really come to life there. The purple of the steppe sage goes perfectly with the red, white or yellow of a Dipladenia. For example, if you combine purple with yellow, you get an exciting complementary contrast.
Combine Dipladenia with Clematis
With delicate shoots, the Dipladenia and Clematis conquer all climbing opportunities. For example, they look phenomenal when planted on a pyramid in a pot. The dense foliage of the Dipladenia can shade the clematis at the base, which benefits it.
Combine Dipladenia in a pot or in a balcony box
Balconies and terraces receive valuable splashes of color when a Dipladenia is allowed to grow there in combination with other plants. The interaction with, for example, geraniums, elf mirrors and magic snow has proven successful. A flower dream can come true. Green plants such as sedges and purslane, on the other hand, form a beautiful base tone to make a Dipladenia shine even more.
These companion plants for Dipladenia are suitable for pots and balcony boxes:
- Purslane
- Sedges
- Geraniums
- Carnations
- Elf Mirror
- Petunias
- magic snow
