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Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea species
Bright to medium green, heart-shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers. Comes in a range of flower colors. Twiggy thorns appear along the length of the canes. Extremely frost sensitive. Give minimal water in winter and plant in a location which will protect it from our colder winter temperatures, either insulated by surrounding plants or a west facing wall that will radiate heat. Damaged branches need to be removed each spring sometimes 12 inches from the ground. Very sensitive rootball, cut away plastic container when planting to minimize root damage.
- Plant type: Shrub, Vine
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Shade
- Height range: 4–10 Feet
- Width range: 4–6 Feet
- Canopy value: 20 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous, Semi-Deciduous
- Flower color: Orange, Pink, Yellow, Red, White, Purple
- Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 28 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained
- Native location: South Africa and Brazil
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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