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Pink Surprise Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea
Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #01310
A vigorous, showy vine with bright pink blooms. Gives a dynamic cover to patios and arbors, or spilling over a fence. Works well as a ground cover, crawling down embankments. Evergreen in frost-free regions; can be used in colder climates as a summer annual for patio containers and hanging baskets.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Vigorous stems quickly climb 15 to 30 ft. with support.
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| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Upright Juniper (Juniperus) |
| Care Instructions | 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 trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Upright Juniper (Juniperus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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 trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.