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Bougainvillea plants and varietiesA brightly colored climbing plant Bougainvillea do well in a wide range of climates from temperate to tropical and can successfully be grown in pots and containers. But watch out for the new cultivars with dwarf, trailing and standards all available for sale. With so many varieties, flowers come in a range of colors from white through to dark pink. Bougainvillea can be trained or pruned to be a standard plant and can be grown in a pot or container but are generally used as a climbing plant. For good flowering plant in a warm position free from frosts. A well drained but moist soil is best. Plants are available for sale online and from garden centers, Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries. |
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New Bougainvillea Flower Colors such as Apricot are being developed |
Standard Bougainvillea Plants suited to growing in pots are available |
The Red flowering Bougainvillea is a standout plant in the garden |
Growing Hints and CareA humus rich moist, but well drained soil is essential for Bougainvillea , a bright sunny position is best but see if you can give the roots a cool spot, so mulch around the base. Remember that they do not like to be disturbed once planted, in fact the roots are quite brittle and are easily broken so take care when planting. Bougainvillea are suited to growing in pots if required. Plenty of water during the flowering period buy be careful not to over fertilize, you will get great foliage and few flowers. Varieties and uses. |
Bougainvillea varieties are available for sale from the following nurseries
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Other Climbing Plants
Bougainvillia Not Flowering?These plants need sun to flower, at least 6 hours a day, they also like a little humidity. Another factor is when the plant has been heavily pruned, it sort of goes into self preservation mode and puts on lots of new growth, but no flowers. Also try not to over water and over fertilize Bougainvillea as this also encourages vegetative growth rather than flowers. A little sulphate of potash can help encourage flowering |