Bengal Orange Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Bengal Orange'

Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #03504
10-11

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A very colorful and showy patio accent featuring bracts that resemble pinkish-orange flowers. A bright contrast set against the green and white variegated foliage. Offers a lush tropical effect and bright color over a long season. Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide, with support.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11

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Bloom TimeSummer; longer in frost-free areas.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsHibiscus (Hibiscus); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia)
Care InstructionsProvide 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 trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring.
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Bloom TimeSummer; longer in frost-free areas.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsHibiscus (Hibiscus); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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 trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.