Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering
Outdoor
Bougainvillea
With its vivid bracts in shades of fuchsia, purple, and orange, the Bougainvillea is a burst of color that drapes walls and fences all season long.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Maintenance
Easy
The queen of color from South America
Native to South America, the Bougainvillea climbs with its thorns and vigorous canes, covering walls and trellises in a dense cloud of colorful bracts.
Drought-resistant and heat-loving, it thrives under the blazing sun and rewards neglect with generous flowering, making it ideal for warm climates.
"A wall draped in bougainvillea needs no other ornament."
01
Styling Tip 01
Full Sun
Give it the brightest spot: the more sun it gets, the more it flowers and the more vivid its colors.
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Styling Tip 02
Infrequent Watering
Let it dry between waterings; a little water stress triggers flowering better than excess water.
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Styling Tip 03
Prune After Flowering
Prune after each flush of blooms to control growth and encourage a fresh wave of bracts.
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Origin
South America
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
Flowering