Bengal Orange Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Bengal Orange'
Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #03504
| Description | A very colorful and showy patio accent featuring bracts that resemble pinkish-orange flowers. A bright contrast set against the green and white variegated foliage. Offers a lush tropical effect and bright color over a long season. Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide, with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care | Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. USE CAUTION not to damage roots when planting. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Reduce frequency, once established; water container plants regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Provide trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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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.