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Scarlett O'Hara Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Scarlett O'Hara' (a.k.a. San Diego Red)
Pronunciation: boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh
SKU #01325
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Vigorous stems quickly climb 20 to 30 ft. with support.
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| Description | A strong vine-like habit that provides quick cover and captivating color with clusters of deep magenta-red, flower-like bracts. Evergreen in frost-free areas; useful as a colorful annual for containers and hanging baskets in cooler northern zones. Also referred to as San Diego Red Bougainvillea. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Clematis (Clematis); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A strong vine-like habit that provides quick cover and captivating color with clusters of deep magenta-red, flower-like bracts. Evergreen in frost-free areas; useful as a colorful annual for containers and hanging baskets in cooler northern zones. Also referred to as San Diego Red Bougainvillea. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer; longer in frost-free areas. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Container, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Clematis (Clematis); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Upright Juniper (Juniperus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.