{"title":"Tropical Bougainvillea","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eGenus: Bougainvillea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nyctaginaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bougainvillea, Paper Flower\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical South America, particularly Brazil, Peru, and Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eBougainvillea is a genus of vigorous, woody vines or sprawling shrubs known for their dazzling displays of papery, vibrantly coloured bracts that surround small, tubular, white or cream flowers. These bracts, which may be magenta, red, purple, pink, orange, or white, bloom nearly year-round in tropical climates. Bougainvillea has thorny stems and sparse, ovate leaves, and is highly popular in tropical and subtropical landscaping for use on trellises, walls, arbors, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eRequires full sun (at least 5–6 hours daily) for best blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ePrefers well-drained soil and benefits from slightly dry conditions between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; overwatering can reduce flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003ePrune regularly to shape, control size, and encourage flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eCan be overwintered indoors in containers in colder climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eNamed after French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who discovered the plant in Brazil in the 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eThe colourful “flowers” are actually modified leaves (bracts); the true flowers are small and typically hidden inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eBougainvillea thrives in heat and is commonly used in Mediterranean-style and tropical gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eIn some regions, it is grown as a bonsai or trained into living fences and archways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eIt’s one of the few ornamental vines that can bloom profusely in poor soil and hot, dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-bougainvillea.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}