Bougainvillea

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SEP 12 Bougainvillea Plant Facts: Common Name: Bougainvillea Botanical Name: Bougainvillea Family: Nyctaginaceae Plant Type: Evergreen or Partly Deciduous sometimes thorny Climber Origin: Tropical and Sub-tropical South America Zones: 9 - 12, Sub-tropical -- withstands light frost or short cold spells down to 32° if kept fairly dry in winter, may loose some leaves. Height: Rambles over arbor, pergola, tree and house -- prune to keep in check and for best show. Can be shaped as shrubs or standards. Rate of Growth: Medium Salt Tolerance: Very Salt Tolerant Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil Water Requirements: Water freely spring to autumn, keep almost dry in winter Nutritional Requirements: Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly, Top-dress in late winter Light Requirements: Full sun Form: Vine, shrub or standard Leaves: Ovate -- rich green or variegated, colorful bracts surrounding small tubular flowers Flowers: Classic Red, Purple, Orange, Apricot, White, Pink, Cream, Yellow, Bi-color mutations -- blooms Year-round Fruits: None Pests: Spider mites, white flies, leaf cutters and rollers, aphids, bacterial and fungal leaf spots Uses: Vine, Shrub or Standard -- show piece Bad Habits: Must be pruned to keep from getting too rambunctious Cost: $$ to $$$ -- reasonable to expensive Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, or layer