Sharon Wesley Bougainvillea

Name: Sharon Wesley Bougainvillea
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03814

Bougainvillea 'Sharon Wesley'

Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh

SKU #03814

USDA Zone

10-11

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
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.
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.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Growth Rate	Fast
Flower Attributes	Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Barrier, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Plumbago (Plumbago); Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

CARE
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11