Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) in Flowers Florida
Description:
Bougainvillea is a tropical vine or shrub known for its vibrant, papery bracts that surround small white flowers. The bracts come in a variety of colors including pink, red, orange, purple, and white. Bougainvillea is drought-tolerant once established.
Description:
Bougainvillea is a tropical vine or shrub known for its vibrant, papery bracts that surround small white flowers. The bracts come in a variety of colors including pink, red, orange, purple, and white. Bougainvillea is drought-tolerant once established.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location: Full sun. Bougainvillea requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Soil: Well-drained soil. Bougainvillea is tolerant of poor soils.
- Planting: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, backfill with soil, and water well.
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once established, water infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Maintenance:Prune regularly to shape and control size. Bougainvillea blooms on new growth, so pruning encourages more blooms.
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