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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