Indoor plants

Bougainvillea on trellis

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

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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.

Bougainvillea on trellis

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 4 to 6 weeks during growth

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring to fall, depending on conditions
Flower colorBracts colored in pink, magenta, purple, orange, white or yellow
Foliage colorDark green, oval evergreen leaves
Maximum heightUp to 12 meters (40 feet) in the ground; 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet) in a pot
Maximum widthVaries depending on the support and size
Growth rateFast; vigorous growth under optimal conditions
Hardiness zoneZone 9 to 11 (not hardy in Quebec, to be grown in pots)
Minimum temperature10°C (50°F); sensitive to cold and frost.

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer