Bengal Orange Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Bengal Orange'
SKU
3504
A very colorful and showy patio accent featuring bracts that resemble pinkish-orange flowers. A bright contrast set against the green and white variegated foliage. Offers a lush tropical effect and bright color over a long season. Evergreen in frost-free climates; provides superb warm season color in colder winter areas.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in frost-free regions. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Summer Color |
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 trellis or arbor support. Fertilize in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10 - 11
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