Bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea is a vibrant, fast-growing climbing plant native to South America, known for its papery, colorful bracts that surround tiny white flowers. These bracts come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, red, orange, and white, making bougainvillea a stunning addition to any garden or landscape. It is a woody, thorny climber that can grow up to 30-40 feet, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Appearance: Bougainvillea is prized for its showy, bright bracts, often mistaken for petals.

Growth Habit: It’s a vigorous climber that thrives when trained on trellises, fences, walls, or arbors.

Aesthetic Appeal: Bougainvillea's vivid, long-lasting bracts create a dramatic effect in gardens, providing year-round color in warm climates.

Versatility: Bougainvillea can be used as a climbing vine, ground cover, or even grown in containers for patios and balconies.

Care Tips:

• Sunlight: Bougainvillea needs full sun (at least 6 hours a day) to bloom profusely. It will not flower as well in shaded areas.
• Watering: Although drought-tolerant, bougainvillea prefers to be watered deeply and allowed to dry out between watering sessions. Over-watering can lead to root rot.
• Pruning: Prune after blooming to control its size and encourage new growth. This helps maintain a bushy, compact shape and maximizes blooming.