How to prune mandevilla 'alice du pont'

Late winter to early spring before growth resumes. Cut all main stems back by one-quarter to one-third, to a healthy bud or lateral shoot. Pinch growing tips monthly through spring and summer to encourage bushy, floriferous growth. Remove dead or damaged stems at the base.

Annually, with regular pinching during growing season. Mandevilla 'Alice du Pont' is a vigorous tropical climber that benefits from annual pruning to control size and promote flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pinch shoot tips during the growing season to encourage branching and more blooms. In frost-free climates, cut back by up to one-half.

Cut all main stems back by one-quarter to one-third, to a healthy bud or lateral shoot. Pinch growing tips monthly through spring and summer to encourage bushy, floriferous growth. Remove dead or damaged stems at the base.