Bougainvillea hybrids
Bougainvillea
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Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Description
Fantastic plant and bloomer if you live within its hardy range. The hotter the better for this monster bloomer, that literally flowers all year round. Love of this plant go so far as to people purchasing it knowing it has little chance of making it through their cooler winters. So it can work as an annual, but you would never get to see it in its full glory as it gains size and color. It can survive nicely if offered some protection and heat...like being planted right up against a house for example. Some people string it with Christmas lights in winter to light up on colder forecasted nights, throw a blanket on top and it just might be o.k. after a big freeze!
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Blooming
Bougainvilleas will reach their peaks in blooming in mid-summer. Areas that have the mildest winters will have Bougainvilleas flowering from spring through fall.Bougainvilleas can be induced to flower by not watering them for a short period of time so that the soil dries out. Do this in late spring or early summer. The idea is not to let them die from underwatering, but to provide a slight drought stress.A Bougainvillea that has deep green leaves and lacks flowers may have too much nitrogen in the soil. Flower production can be promoted by leaching out some of the nitrogen and then replacing the nutrients with a fertilizer that has relatively more potassium and phosphorus.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Growth
Bougainvilleas require heat to truly succeed. Plants should be grown against a south-facing, warm wall or the warmest part of the garden. These plants are fast growing vines that can reach 15 to 30' depending on the variety.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Planting
Bougainvilleas should be planted in early spring after any danger of frost has past. When planting a Bougainvillea, it is imperative to not disrupt the roots that have already established in the container. When planting, cut the bottom of the pot off and place the plant and root ball that is inside the container into the planting hole. Slide the pot over the plant. Do not worry about damaging the shoots.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Pest
Bougainvillea plants are susceptible to snails and should be controlled.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Interesting facts
Bougainvillea is native to South America from Brazil west to Peru and south to southern Argentina. Bougainvilleas are popular ornamental plants in most areas with warm climates, including Indonesia, India, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, the Mediterranean region, the Caribbean, Mexico, Pakistan, Panama, South Africa, the southern United States and Hawaii.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea hybrids) - Soil and irrigation
Plant is not fussy about soil type but does best with good drainage. Bougainvilleas need moderate to regular water. During the spring provide ample water, but as they begin to flower decrease the rate of watering.
