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Oo-La-La® Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea hybrid 'Monka'
Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #01326
Vibrant, magenta-red flowers that bloom longer than most bougainvilleas. The compact, dwarf form is wonderful for cascading over hanging baskets, or as a spreading groundcover. Exquisite patio tree form creates a stunning accent to landscapes and container gardens. Evergreen in frost-free areas; use as a colorful annual in cooler northern zones.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Design Ideas | This compact-growing vine is an excellent choice for containers and hanging baskets. In colder climates, use as annual color to brighten porch or patio with tropical color. An excellent way to get an exotic look in mild winter climates by planting as groundcover or as a single accent. In masses this beauty makes a stunning erosion control slope cover and perfectly cascades off the edges of retaining walls. Particularly gorgeous nestled into boulders in lawn islands where it contrasts boldly with all the green turf. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Cordyline (Cordyline); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
| Care Instructions | Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants more often. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring. |
| History | This plant was named after the famous French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainvillea, who circumnavigated the globe on a three year journey from 1766-69. On that trip he discovered the Solomon Islands his naturalists from the ship discovered the great woody lianas and named the genus after their legendary camptaion. Twelveve other species were found throughout South America. This hybrid was derived from an offspring of Bougainvillea brasiliensis, the first species to reach Europe and classifed in 1772 by Earnsest Adolf Raeuschel. It was also crossed at various points with three other species found in most contemporary cultivars, B. spectabilis, B. glabra and B. peruviana. |
| Lore | The great misconception about bougainvilleas is that their color is derived from the flowers. The color is actually betacyanins in the bracts or modified leaves which surround tiny, tubular white flowers. Bracts serve one purpose, to attract pollinators. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This compact-growing vine is an excellent choice for containers and hanging baskets. In colder climates, use as annual color to brighten porch or patio with tropical color. An excellent way to get an exotic look in mild winter climates by planting as groundcover or as a single accent. In masses this beauty makes a stunning erosion control slope cover and perfectly cascades off the edges of retaining walls. Particularly gorgeous nestled into boulders in lawn islands where it contrasts boldly with all the green turf. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Cordyline (Cordyline); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants more often. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring. |
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History
| History | This plant was named after the famous French explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainvillea, who circumnavigated the globe on a three year journey from 1766-69. On that trip he discovered the Solomon Islands his naturalists from the ship discovered the great woody lianas and named the genus after their legendary camptaion. Twelveve other species were found throughout South America. This hybrid was derived from an offspring of Bougainvillea brasiliensis, the first species to reach Europe and classifed in 1772 by Earnsest Adolf Raeuschel. It was also crossed at various points with three other species found in most contemporary cultivars, B. spectabilis, B. glabra and B. peruviana. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The great misconception about bougainvilleas is that their color is derived from the flowers. The color is actually betacyanins in the bracts or modified leaves which surround tiny, tubular white flowers. Bracts serve one purpose, to attract pollinators. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.