Growing & Caring For Bougainvillea

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If you live in a temperate climate and want an (almost) year-round floral fiesta, then bougainvillea is the plant for you

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Hardiness: This plant is hardy from USDA zones 9b – 11. It doesn’t like to go below 30 degrees F and definitely not for a prolonged period of time.

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Exposure: Bougainvillea needs at least 6 hours of full sun a day to flower profusely and look its best. This plant also loves the heat.

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Fertilizer: I always feed mine with compost – a good dose upon planting and a 3 inch topping every late winter/early spring every year or 2.

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Water: Bougainvillea is pretty drought tolerant once established. It prefers a good, deep watering every 3-4 weeks rather than frequent shallow waterings.

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Training/Support: The taller growing bougainvilleas need strong support and require training and to be tied. They aren’t attaching or twining vines.

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Growing & Caring For Bougainvillea

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If you live in a temperate climate and want an (almost) year-round floral fiesta, then bougainvillea is the plant for you

Hardiness: This plant is hardy from USDA zones 9b – 11. It doesn’t like to go below 30 degrees F and definitely not for a prolonged period of time.

Exposure: Bougainvillea needs at least 6 hours of full sun a day to flower profusely and look its best. This plant also loves the heat.

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Fertilizer: I always feed mine with compost – a good dose upon planting and a 3 inch topping every late winter/early spring every year or 2.

Water: Bougainvillea is pretty drought tolerant once established. It prefers a good, deep watering every 3-4 weeks rather than frequent shallow waterings.

Training/Support: The taller growing bougainvilleas need strong support and require training and to be tied. They aren’t attaching or twining vines.

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