Common name:Bougainvillea
Botanical name:Bougainvillea spectabilis
Showy vine grows at a moderate rate to 15' x20'. Blooms appear year-round in frost-free weather. Accepts hot exposures and reflected sun. Has large thorns and a high amount of leaf litter. Is frost tender. Native to Brazil.
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Photographer: GardenSoft |
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.