Sharon Wesley Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Sharon Wesley'
Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #03814
| Description | Masses of brilliant-colored, flower-like bracts emerge reddish orange and mature to a bright reddish pink, smothering the plant for many months. A vigorous, showy vine for patios or arbors with support, and a good groundcover for banks, left unsupported. Evergreen in frost-free areas; use as a colorful annual in cooler northern zones. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water deeply when soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
| Mature Size | Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
| 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 support such as a trellis or arbor. Apply fertilizer 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.