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"BOUGAINVILLEA OF DIF COLORED FLOWERS" BOUGAINVILLEA plants are originally native of South America from Brazil west to Ecuador and south to southern Argentina, but in later years, spread to many other parts of the world. These genus plants are evergreen where rainfall occurs all year and deciduous if there is a dry season. In brief, during his voyage of circumnavigation of the Earth, Admiral Louis de Bougainville, a French navigator and explorer, discovered this lovely plant in 1768, in South America, the bougainvillea's native region. Ornamental and woody vines of Bougainvillea are hardy in the warmer climates, They naturally climbs, making it well suited for growing near walls or on a trellis. They can also be trained to grow as a hedge or shrubby potted plant. Bougainvillea Facts The colorful blooms of bougainvillea aren't flowers at all. Rather, they are the plant's bracts, a type of modified leaf that's typically small and located just below a plant's flower. Bougainvillea flowers are the tiny, creamy-white structures located in the middle of the bract. Each cluster of three flowers is surrounded by three or six bracts with the bright colours associated with the plant, including pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, white, or yellow. Bougainvillea glabra is sometimes referred to as "paper flower" because the bracts are thin and papery. These tropical and subtropical evergreens grow sturdy, woody, thorny vines that typically require support from a nearby wall or trellis. Bougainvillea bloom in a rainbow of colors, Ranging from brilliant white to deep magenta. Bougainvillea "Barbara Karst adds vibrant fuchsia to the garden, while Cherry Blossom Bougainvillea blooms with delicate light pink and rose-colored bracts. Both are hardy too. Attractive foliage adorns some cultivars, including Delta Dawn (Bougainvillea "Delta Dawn"), hardy everywhere as well. In addition to its variegated green and white foliage, this drought-tolerant cultivar also has sunny gold-colored blooms. Similarly, the bright purple bracts that bloom on Golden Jackpot (Bougainvillea "MonSam"), hardy, contrast vividly with its bright green-yellow and green leaves. Growing Tips Gardeners can easily propagate bougainvillea from 4- to 6-inch cuttings potted in soilless potting mix. Although the plants can grow and become full and leafy in shady spots, planting bougainvillea in a spot that receives more than five hours of full sunlight per day yields the nicest blooms. Maintain even moisture, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Bougainvillea generally grows in nearly any type of soil, as long as it's well-drained. With a balanced slow-release fertilizer, in spring and fall for the plant's first three growing seasons, followed by one annual application thereafter to avoid over fertilizing the plants which results in many leaves and few blooms. Pruning and Pest Management Bougainvillea resists most pests and diseases, although gardeners should keep an eye out for any spots on the leaves, which may indicate a fungal or bacterial disease. Aphids, tiny pests with long antennae and pear-shaped torsos, occasionally attack bougainvillea's foliage. A strong spray of water or application of pesticide can treat the problem. Prune the plant after it finishes blooming to avoid inadvertently diminishing its blooms, which occur on the plant's new growth. Remove any dead or damaged limbs in spring or anytime during the growing season. Training: Bougainvilleas don’t cling or attach themselves so you need to train them. As I noted above in “planting”, angle them towards whatever they’ll be growing on. They’re not hard to train but it does take a little effort. Without support, they just flop down & can become a sprawling low blob. On a wall – If you have a chain link fence, after a little initial guidance, it will attach itself. Otherwise, you’ll need to provide some guidance in the form of eye hooks & wire or something like that. On a trellis or arbor – Attach it with tie & train & prune it as it grows. The new growth is easy to bend. Hedge – just keep on pinching & pruning out all that soft growth. Not as much flowering though. As a tree gradually started taking out the other stems to get it to 1 main truck. I did this with my Bougainvillea Barbara Karst. Uses In The Landscape: Bougainvilleas are very tough & very versatile. Use them as a vine, ground cover, hedge or tree. On arbors, trellis’, fences, buildings & walls or in containers & hanging baskets. You can add topiary or bonsai, if pruned into the shapes of a large basket & swan, using good garden scissors clipped at it’s finest into ornamental shapes. they scream “look at me!” when in full bloom. . Bougainvilleas are not difficult to grow but lovely to admire when well trained. I hope these info will help you grow Bougainvilleas of any color and in any shape you like. I have posted below some photos of several plain and mixed colors of Bougainvilleas. I have a few of them in my garden: the White, red, yellow, the fuchsia, and also mixed colors which I had grafted myself. Thank you for your read and views. Sincerely, Lisa,              |
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Bougainvillea is an amazing flowering plant. Its variety of colors and uses, enrich the garden and it's a delight for the eyes. How wonderful they are!! Thanks to the great nature.
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A very informative blog and beautiful pictures of the Bougainvillea. . The beginning of life, conception..
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Hugh, hi and good day to you, What a surprise reading you on my above blog!! Your are always welcome to my blog, Hugh. Your absence have been since ages. However, thank you so much for your august visit, your appreciation of the info left as above. I hope all of you are doing fine and enjoying life. I have posted this blog referring to the Bougainvillea plants I have in my garden. Thank you again. I wish all of you, a beautiful day. Hope reading from you again in the future. Kind regards. Lisa,
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Hank hi and good day to you, Thank you for your visit and your comments left on my above vlog. I appreciate and thank you so much. Hank, Bougainvillea plants are not difficult to grow but need a little care at the beginning, some training and pruning to shape them as you wish them to grow, then you'll admire their blooms. Whether on potting or in the ground, they will do well. Just try them again whenever you have time. Thanks again Hank, I wish you all my best. Kind regards. Lisa, [/SIZE]
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Mary Ann dear, hi and gm to you, So glad for your visit and your comments as above. You are always welcome to my blogs Mary Ann. Thank you so much for your appreciation too. I hope you are doing well as well as all your family. My greetings to all of you and enjoy a fine day. Thanks again dear. Lisa,
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Deborahsu, hi and good day to you, As usual, your visit and nice comments are always appreciated on blogs and I thank you so much for them, Deborah. Am glad you like the above photos of the Bougainvillea flowers which I have posted for the pleasure of my readers. Thank again dear and enjoy a pleasant day. My kind regards to you. Lisa,
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Carolyn my dear friend, gm to you, It's such a great pleasure reading from you on my blog. Your visit and your wonderful comments are so appreciated, Carolyn. You are so right in your guess Caro, yes all my neighbors admire my garden due to the care and the blooms of my flowers here, as I do devote much of my time in gardening, besides, having my maid to do the house work and being now a widow, I have really much free time too. I really love gardening Caro, this is a part of my life. I do share some plants with my neighbors too. Caro you can try planting Bougainvillea again and try to keep it low, so that it will be easy to maintain. I wish you all my very best Carolyn, have a lovely weekend my dear. God bless you. Lisa, 
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Starwomyn my dear friend, hi and gm to you, Am glad for your visit and your nice meaningful icon left on my blog. Thanks for your appreciation. Hope reading from you always. Have a lovely weekend. Lisa,
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7/15/2017 8:26 am |
Beth.......Thanks for the information on the Bougainvillea. I tried one once and it did not do well for me but seeing your lovely pictures. I have decided to try them again on a chain link fence. Beth this was a lovely interesting blog.
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Brightsmile my dear, hi and welcome to my blog, How greatful I am for your visit and you nice comments for which I thank you warmly. Thank you for your appreciation too. Please, try to plant again Bougainvillea, it's so easy to care for and it doesn't need much care too. You can buy it from any nursery and transfer it either in a pot of near your fence, just a little care at the beginning and let it grow. Then trim it as you wish later. You'll be amazed later on. I wish you a wonderful weekend as well as your family. Thank you again Bright, hope reading from you again in the future. Bod bless. Lisa,
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Tanz my dear Lady, hi and welcome to my blog. Am always very happy to see your pretty face on my blogs, your sweet smile enlightens my day. Thank you so much for your visit and your nice above comments, Tanz. Am also pleased you like the photos. Thank you greatly for your appreciation dear. I wish you and all of yours A Happy Sunday. God bless. Lisa,
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