Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice'

Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #01321
10-11

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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Description A beautiful, low, mounded, spreading form with a profusion of raspberry-pink blossom-like bracts and contrasting variegated foliage. Perfect for hanging baskets, or as a colorful shrub or groundcover in small sunny spaces. One of the hardiest varieties! Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover
Design Ideas After each blooming cycle, trim or pinch the soft tips of young plants stems to encourage new growth. This will create multiple offshoots, thicken the plant's appearance, and yield prolific blooms.
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Variegated
Companion Plants Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus)
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 regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring.
History Raspberry Ice was discovered as a branch sport of Bougainvillea spectabilis.
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DescriptionA beautiful, low, mounded, spreading form with a profusion of raspberry-pink blossom-like bracts and contrasting variegated foliage. Perfect for hanging baskets, or as a colorful shrub or groundcover in small sunny spaces. One of the hardiest varieties! Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasAfter each blooming cycle, trim or pinch the soft tips of young plants stems to encourage new growth. This will create multiple offshoots, thicken the plant's appearance, and yield prolific blooms.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsLantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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 regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring.
History
HistoryRaspberry Ice was discovered as a branch sport of Bougainvillea spectabilis.

Frequently asked questions

Does Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea produce flowers?
Summer
Is Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea evergreen or deciduous?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea grow?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea in my landscape?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
How can I use Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea in my garden design?
After each blooming cycle, trim or pinch the soft tips of young plants stems to encourage new growth. This will create multiple offshoots, thicken the plant's appearance, and yield prolific blooms.
What color are Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea flowers?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea?
Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea?
Good companion plants for Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea include: Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Evergreen Clematis (Clematis); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus).
How do I care for Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea?
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 regularly, when top 3 in. of soil are dry. Apply a controlled-release fertilizer in spring.
What is the history of Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea?
Raspberry Ice was discovered as a branch sport of Bougainvillea spectabilis.

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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.