Sharon Wesley Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Sharon Wesley'
SKU
3814
Masses of blooms emerge reddish-orange and mature to bright reddish-pink, smothering the plant for many months from spring through summer. A vigorous, showy vine fine cover to patios or arbors as well as good groundcover for banks. Fast growing stems to 20 to 30 ft. long. Full sun. Use as annual color in colder climates. Evergreen.
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10 - 11 Change
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 | 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. |
| 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 support such as a trellis or arbor. Apply fertilizer in spring.
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