Description
Bougainvillea is the vine that sets whole hillsides on fire with colour. What look like petals are actually papery bracts in hot pink, magenta, purple, orange or white, surrounding tiny true flowers – the effect is dense, dazzling colour that lasts for months in warm, sunny climates.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Why gardeners choose it
- Vivid hot pink papery bracts that bloom for months on end
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Vigorous thorny climber for walls, arches and fences in warm climates
- Superb patio container specimen everywhere, even where winters are cold
Growing guide
- Prepare: soak seed 24 hours in warm water
- Sow: 5 mm (1/4 in) deep in free-draining mix
- Germination: 14-30 days at 24-29 C (75-85 F)
- Spacing: 1.5-2 m (5-6 ft) at the base of a strong support, or one per large pot
- Light: full sun; let the soil dry between waterings for the heaviest bloom
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9-11 outdoors; overwinter indoors in a bright spot elsewhere
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