Fifteen years ago, the Sun Parasol mandevilla made its debut in the country and those of us who were present knew this tropical climber was here to stay. What we didn’t know was that this series ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While the humidity and heat of summer are a drag to some, your tropical plants are probably loving it.

So, what is the new black in floral fashion this summer? “The red mandevilla,” says Vincenzo Bomba, owner of Sun Valley Nursery (136 Croton Ave, Ossining, 914-762-6161). The Sol Parasols mandevilla, ...

So, what is the new black in floral fashion this summer? “The red mandevilla,” says Vincenzo Bomba, owner of Sun Valley Nursery (136 Croton Ave, Ossining, 914-762-6161). The Sol Parasols mandevilla, ...