Bougainvillea on trellis

Latin name: Bougainvillea spp.
Common Name: Bougainvillea on trellis
Plant type: Woody climbing plant
Botanical family: Nyctaginaceae

Description

The Bougainvillea spp. trellis is an exceptional climbing plant, renowned for its ability to quickly transform any vertical space into a lush floral display. Thanks to its spectacular bracts, which display vibrant hues such as magenta, orange, pink, or white depending on the variety, this plant creates a striking visual effect throughout the warm season. Grown on a trellis, it develops a structured shape, perfect for adorning walls, fences, or pergolas, while optimizing the growing space. Highly valued for its vigor and heat resistance, it offers a decorative solution that is as practical as it is impressive, requiring little maintenance once well established. Whether in the ground in mild climates or in a pot in cooler areas, it attracts all eyes and instantly energizes the aesthetics of a garden or terrace.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 9 to 11 (not hardy in Quebec, to be grown in pots)

Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6 hours per day)
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Humidity:
Moderate; tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization:
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 4 to 6 weeks during growth
Soil type:
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5 to 7.0), sandy or loamy soil
Minimum temperature: 10°C (50°F); sensitive to cold and frost.

Flowering period: Spring to fall, depending on conditions
Flower color:
Bracts colored in pink, magenta, purple, orange, white or yellow
Foliage color: Dark green, oval evergreen leaves

Height: Up to 12 meters (40 feet) in the ground; 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet) in a pot
Width: Varies depending on the support and size
Growth rate: Fast; vigorous growth under optimal conditions

Non animaux
Peut être toxique pour les animaux domestiques

Non animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Papillons
Fleurs attirant les papillons

Papillons

Colibris
Fleurs attirant les colibris

Colibris

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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