Bougainvillea grow very well here, into monster house eaters, climbing 40’ into trees, even or especially, when completely neglected. Vera Deep Purple is refreshingly well behaved. It grows about 6-8’ for me and is filled with big bunches of colorful bracts. It’s taller than it’s suppose to, but like I said, everything grows huge here.
Bougainvillea bonsai blend tropical color with the meditative art of miniature tree cultivation, but they’re far less intimidating than they look. With the right sunlight, soil, and pruning approach, ...
Garish or gorgeous? What side of the bougainvillea fence are you on? With colors ranging from purple to almost neon magenta (Raspberry Ice), from a slightly more demure red to soft apricot and even ...
It is hard to discuss summer color plants in San Antonio without considering bougainvillea. The growing requirements are different from most other flowers, but once you learn the techniques, they are ...
SFGate: Nothing staid about bougainvillea / When you want screaming color, go for this temperamental beauty
At first, it's neurotic. Then it gets thorny and unruly. But when bougainvillea reaches full maturity, it explodes with colors that make the difficult trip seem worthwhile. This tropical woody vine ...
Nothing staid about bougainvillea / When you want screaming color, go for this temperamental beauty
Before January's freezes, many large bougainvilleas added color to the south shore New Orleans area. Bougainvilleas are among the most spectacular of plants when they are in bloom, covered in flowers ...
The Spruce on MSN: How to grow and care for bougainvillea for colorful blooms
Key Points Bougainvillea thrives in full sun and dry soil, producing colorful blooms. It requires minimal watering once established and is ideal for regions with watering restrictions. Pruning ...