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Sundaville® Is the Hottest Mandevilla in Town

More than 20 years after the first Red Sundaville®, the collection has extraordinary varieties and colors.

By: THURSD. | 03-06-2024 | 12 min read
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The best-known brand of mandevillas in the market today is probably Sundaville®. Why are so many growers, traders, and consumers fond of the collection that is bred by MNP / Suntory? And why is the Sundaville® label now bigger than ever? High time for an inquiry about the hottest plant in town.

From Mandevilla to Sundaville®

It's not a big step from a mandevilla, a.k.a. dipladenia, plant to the Sundaville® brand because a Sundaville® is always a mandevilla. However, not every mandevilla is a Sundaville®. That has a history that started more than twenty years ago.

Sundaville® was born in a stimulating and innovative context that is the beating organ of the MNP / Suntory company. Here, the skillful Japanese art of breeding is combined with the wisdom and professionalism of the specialists of MNP in the Netherlands, who select and test the best varieties to be offered to the market through a skillful and effective transformation of these into successful brands.

At MNP / Suntory the main focus is breeding, selection, and effective brand marketing. The central challenge is therefore to conquer the market with a small team of passionate professionals as effectively and originally as possible. By being the first, with a sophisticated marketing vision and a professional dealer network of healthy cuttings, passionate growers making ultimate quality finished plants and wide sales channels.

 

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A Sustainable Choice for Growers and Consumers

As a breeder, MNP / Suntory is at the beginning of the chain. We are expected to continuously think ten steps ahead. The choices we make sometimes have an impact years later.

This applies to colors, trends, and application, but also to sustainability and respect for people, nature, and the environment. The modern consumer is looking for convenience and wants value for money. At the same time, he is very aware of his surroundings and the impact humans have on nature and the environment. These issues also play an important role when buying plants. People are looking for a product with a small footprint on the environment and want to know more about the origin of the product.

According to MNP / Suntory Sundaville® is the answer to all questions. She continues to grow and bloom well into autumn, without requiring too much attention. Heat, drought, storms, and prolonged rain; Sundaville® is up against all weather conditions. In view of climate change, this is a welcome feature. During the selection process of new Sundaville® varieties, this breeder assesses on many levels whether the variety is future-proof. They look at the plant's technical properties, but also disease resistance, water use, and heat and cold resistance.

 

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Sundaville® Double Blush Pink

 

MNP / Suntory sums up the benefits for growers and consumers:

 

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The Sundaville® Types Explained

MNP / Suntory has various product lines of Sundavilles. These are their highlighted Classic, Fashion, Early, and all-new Vintage types.

 

The Classic Types

Superior and innovative branching are synonyms of the Classic collection.

Sundaville® Red

This was the first variety introduced on the market over twenty years ago: Sundaville® Red. Classic Red is a variety that does not go unnoticed and above all never gets tired, even after twenty years of a long and successful history! It was the opener and a masterpiece in Europe for years because of its special red color and its versatility.

 

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Sundaville® Red

 

Sundaville® Cream Pink

The Cream Pink variety, as its name suggests, is reminiscent of the taste of ice cream: sweet and invitingly colored! Its petals are made unique by their double shade of pink, ideal for those looking for a color spot that is not too intense but still striking. What is also special about this variety is that it adapts to any type of pot: from the smallest to the largest and to hanging baskets.

Sundaville® Blue

Sundaville® Blue is a Mandeville from MNP / Suntory's classic range with superior and innovative branching, compact growth, and a striking blue-purple color. These strong and healthy plants are suitable for almost every climate to be your favorite plant for your patio, in balcony boxes, hanging baskets, or as a bedding plant.

 

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Sundaville® Blue

 

Sundaville® Pink

The classic Sundaville® Pink is the most eye-catching variety in this collection. You can recognize her from far distances due to her pink color which is attractive and bright… you can not keep your eyes on her! She is suitable for small and big pots but also hanging baskets due to her extreme adaptability and long branching ability.

Sundaville® White

The Sundaville® White is the variety that will surprise you with its improved white color and flower shape. This classic Sundaville® White improved are strong and healthy plants, suitable for almost every climate, and can be used as a patio plant, in balcony boxes, in hanging baskets, and as bedding plants.

Sundaville® Gold

Rest assured that you have never seen a yellow like this! This classic Sundaville® Gold has a unique color in the mandevilla/dipladenia segment. Bright and shining like the sun at midday, it will light even the darkest of gardens. It grows compactly with many flowers. Furthermore, it is the special color that gives the heart different shades of color, from deep orange to bright red. This is a very special one!

 

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Sundaville® Gold

 

Sundaville® Lemon

It won’t give you lemons, but Sundaville® Lemon will shower you with plenty of flowers. And although sour might be in its name, it is just the sweetest. Adding this one to your collection of garden plants will create the ultimate summer vibe.

Sundaville® Flamingo Pink

The Sundaville® Flamingo Pink has special pink-colored flowers and flowers optimally until the first frost. It is unique because of the beautiful drawing on the flower. The edges of the flower are flamed light pink. It resembles the feathers of a flamingo, which is also why this species gets its name. Furthermore, the flower has dark pink speckles.

 

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Sundaville® Flamingo Pink

 

Sundaville® Double Blush Pink

The tropical vibe remains the original Sundaville®, but this time with a surprise in the middle... a second flower! The color may look similar to Cream Pink, but Double Blush Pink has a brighter, more intense coloring, in high contrast to the emerald green leaves. Read more about this variety in the article Sundaville® Double Blush Pink Is the Next Showstopper.

Sundaville® Double Red

The Sundaville® Double Red is the red-colored sister of Double Blush Pink. It's a bee-friendly plant with bright red flowers that contrast elegantly with the emerald green leaves, making it an eye-catching addition to any home or outdoor space. It requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for busy gardeners or those who are new to houseplants or outdoor potted plants.

 

Sundaville Double Blush Pink
Sundaville® Double Red

 

Sundaville® Big White

The classic Big White will conquer you with her amazing pure and candid color white. Elegance and simplicity are her strong points, the high contrast between flower colors and leaves is inestimable and very attractive. Flowers up to 7 cm large and fast flowering make up the perfect picture of a Sundaville® classic!

 

The Fashion Types

Sundaville® Fashion Pink

Pink is the color of spring and summer, of Sundaville® Fashion Pink. Its color is bright and bubbly, ready to refresh your garden table or your aired balcony. This Sundaville® is a pink lady: a sun worshipper who doesn’t call for a lot of water.

Sundaville® Fashion Red

Does someone say brightness? Fashion Red is the answer! The Sundaville® Fashion Red is ready to show you all its potential, with medium-sized flowers and sparkling red petals with a yellow heart. When you see it in your garden, your heart will beat to the rhythm of summer!

Sundaville® Mimi Yellow

The fashionable creamy-yellow Sundaville® Mimi Yellow has cute yellow flowers with distinctive strong dark green foliage. It has good branching, grows very compact, and doesn't make long straggly stems. Where Fashion Red is more hanging, Mimi Yellow is more upright growing.

 

The Early Types

These are the original and classic plants in the Sundaville® range but early flowering varieties.

Sundaville® Early Scarlet

The unmissable one. The Early Scarlet is the growers' favorite because when it is fully bloomed it's really satisfying. Its attractive red is the brightest and this plant is not going to lose it during the warmest season and stays glossy all summer long!

Sundaville® Early Pink

Sundaville® Early Pink is the younger sister of the bestseller Early Scarlet. Its bright and radiant pink color is its new distinguishing feature, together with its vigorous and flowery growth.

 

The Vintage Types

MNP / Suntory's A brand new collection called Vintage is here straight away in three different colors. This collection is characterized by extra large flowers, climbing very high, and tropical colors that create an exotic feeling.

Sundaville® Vintage Big Apricot

This beautiful and big Mandeville is a blend of several tones of orange, which gives it these apricot hues. You can still see the clear orange color in the heart of the blooms on the Sundaville® Vintage Big Apricot.

 

Sundaville Vintage Big Apricot by MNP Suntory
Sundaville® Vintage Big Apricot

 

Sundaville® Vintage Big Light Yellow

Don't be fooled by its delicate and shy colors. The Sundaville® Vintage Big Light Yellow is an eyecatcher in any outdoor space. Its bright orange heart attracts your attention, while the pale yellow outer petals give that pleasant summery atmosphere.

 

Sundaville Vintage Big Light by MNP Suntory
Sundaville® Vintage Big Light Yellow

 

The Grand, Up, and Beauty Types

The full collection spans many more lovely varieties. Be sure to also check out the other series, such as the Grand types, Up types, and Beauty types.

 

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Sundavilles at the FlowerTrials

 

What the Industry Pros Say About Sundaville®

Sundaville® has been a success for over twenty years, partly because MNP / Suntory works with different partners, that are the ambassadors of the brand. What makes Sundaville® so special for them? Let's hear it from three key points in the supply chain.

Erwin Giezen, Head of Marketing, Communications & Trade at MNP / Suntory:

"Sundaville® is the patio plant of the future. Every consumer can take care of a Sundaville®, even if you have no green thumb. It continues to bloom and grow well into autumn and needs very little water. I see the future for Sundaville® as very positive. There are good and ambitious growers who will put the product on the map."

Marjolein Kuyucu-Lodder, International Product Marketeer at breeding partner Florensis:

"We sell Sundaville® to growers all over Europe. The branding of Sundaville® matches perfectly with the sunny and cheerful look of the product. It gives the product just that little bit extra. In collaboration with MNP / Suntory, we created last year our own label within the existing Sundaville® branding. With this, we give our growers a little extra service. In this way, we give the product extra value in the chain and we ensure recognition among consumers."

 

Marjolein Kuyucu-Lodder Florensis
Marjolein Kuyucu-Lodder from Florensis

 

Tim, Nol, and Stef Koene, the three owners of plant nursery Beauty Plants & Mandevillashop.com:

"In 2016 we started growing Sundaville. At the time we were looking for a product that we could grow in the spring and a product that was not too easy to grow. Sundaville® fits our company perfectly, we are very happy that we have chosen this product. We have also very consciously chosen the mandevillas from Sundaville®. Beautiful colors, beautiful collections, and in MNP / Suntory we quickly found a pleasant cooperation partner. We test varieties, use cultivation advice, and of course the marketing and promotion around the brand Sundaville®. Last year we introduced Sundaville® Flamingo Pink together. A real hit! The webshop is growing every year and we owe that in part to the success of Sundaville®."

 

Beauty Plants team with Sundaville on Thursd
Tim, Nol, and Stef Koene from Beauty Plants

 

Johan Debrabandere, Category Manager at GRS Retail:

"As Category Manager at GRS Retail, I have a lot of insight into the needs of the Dutch and Belgian garden center market. We buy plants for 150 different garden centres and it is important that we always keep the consumer's wishes in mind. The consumer of today is often looking for a beautiful visual product but also looks at how the plant should be cared for. Sundaville® has the combination of both qualities and is, therefore, a very important spring product for GRS Retail.

In recent years, Sundaville has become an indispensable product for garden centers. Sundaville® is often used by garden centers as a promotional item to attract consumers to the shop. The Sundaville® brand has become a household name, both among retailers and consumers. They no longer ask for a mandevilla, but specifically Sundaville®. Through the many positive experiences and proven quality, the demand continues to grow every season. Sundaville® is a must-have for the shop floor!"

 

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How to Become a Mandevilla Sundaville® Grower?

People can always reach out through Sundaville®’s official LinkedIn profile or MNP specialist Klaas Droog - aka Mr Mandevilla.

Be Inspired to Be a Bohemian

Long summer evenings, together with your loved ones. Days spent in the sun. Living your life in freedom. Live your life in full bloom and enjoy. The appearance of the Sundaville® brand is designed around the bohemian style. This style of life fits perfectly with what Sundaville® radiates: cheerful, warm, and full of happiness. Enjoy Sundaville® during unique moments with friends and family in a sunny garden, and make lasting memories!

 

All photos and video courtesy of MNP / Suntory.

 

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