Bougainvillea (Pink)

Bougainvillea is a tough, fast-growing woody vine or bush with bright, paper-like leaves called bracts that hide tiny white flowers. Native to South America, it loves hot weather and strong sun. People love it for gardens and walls because it needs little water and blooms all year in warm places.

KEY FACTS

COLORS: Pink, purple, red, orange, white, and yellow bracts.

THORNS: Stems have sharp thorns.

REAL FLOWERS: Tiny and white or yellow in the middle.

SIMPLE CARE TIPS

SUN: Needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun each day.

WATER: Let the soil dry out completely between deep waterings.

SOIL: Needs loose soil that drains water very fast.

PRUNING: Cut back old branches after blooming to grow new flowers.