Sharon Wesley Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Sharon Wesley'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh |
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Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support. |
Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Barrier, Erosion Control, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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