Bougainvillea on trellis
Latin name: Bougainvillea spp.
Common Name: Bougainvillea on trellis
Plant type: Woody climbing plant
Botanical family: Nyctaginaceae
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:
Humidity: Moderate; tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization:
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:
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
Pollinisateurs
Papillons
Colibris
Cerfs
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