Care

Planting & Growing
Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Apply fertilizer in spring.

Attracts Butterflies
Brand Monrovia Growers
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Bougainvillea
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Bougainvillea
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 10
Landscape Uses Barrier, Coastal Exposure, Container, Erosion Control, Espalier, Massing, Screening, Urban Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 30 feet
Prune Time Can Prune At Anytime
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise Waterwise