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Duo of Bougainvilleas - Paperflower
Duo of Bougainvilleas - Paperflower
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A duo of remarkable Bougainvilleas. It brings together the Bougainvillea specto-glabra 'Violet de Mèze' one of the hardiest varieties, with violet flowering, and the Bougainvillea spectabilis 'alba' whose growth is stronger than that of other bougainvilleas. With its long and brilliant flowering in extraordinary flower spikes, this duo will transport the gardener to distant horizons. These climbing plants from mild climates will vigorously cover a pergola, a large trellis, or even an entire south-facing facade of a house. Elsewhere, cultivation in pots is perfectly possible, to decorate a patio or terrace throughout the summer season.
This duo consists of
- 1 'Violet de Mèze' Bougainvillea: hardy down to - 8 °C (46.4°F), this variety reaches 5 m (16ft) in open ground and its bracts are a deep and bright violet.
- 1 'Alba' Bougainvillea: a variety reaching 8 m (26ft) in height, with white bracts. Leaves generally evergreen in winter. Its hardiness does not exceed -1 °C (30.2°F).
These bougainvilleas are fast-growing shrubs, whose long branches cling to their support through woody and hooked thorns. They can be planted against a trellis, at the foot of a wall with wires, on a pergola where the long flexible branches will be trained. A distance of 1 m (3ft) should be respected between each plant. The soil should be light, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral. During planting, in spring, we recommend mixing 2/3 of compost with 1/3 of garden soil. Water sparingly, Bougainvillea tolerates drought once well established in open ground.
In most regions, you should cultivate bougainvilleas in pots. Use a special soil for Mediterranean plants.
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Botanical data
Planting bougainvillea in open ground: in spring, after the last frost. In warm regions that are spared from true frosts. In slightly colder regions, certain varieties like Violet de Mèze can thrive in sunny and sheltered locations, such as a south-facing wall.
Whether in a pot or in open ground, bougainvillea requires maximum sunlight, a light, well-drained soil, with a tendency towards acidity, and in any case without excessive limestone. The optimum pH is between 5.5 and 6.5. When planting, we recommend mixing 2/3 of compost with 1/3 of garden soil. Water without excess, Bougainvillea is a plant that prefers dry soil and can withstand drought once well established. A less watered bougainvillea will have more flowers, but its growth will be slower. Water regularly during the growing season. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Decrease the frequency of watering in winter.
Food is not absolutely necessary, except in depleted soil. It is possible to provide fertiliser (low in nitrogen) during the growing and flowering period, usually from spring until the end of summer. We recommend a base fertilizer with a ratio of 1N (nitrogen unit), 0.75P (phosphorus unit), 2.5K (potassium unit). Stop feeding during the vegetative rest period, i.e. in winter.
Bougainvillea can be trained according to your preferences. As a ground cover, let nature take its course. This climbing shrub requires support. You can train it on a trellis attached to a wall or an arch, by regularly winding the young, thin and flexible shoots around the support. Use flexible, non-metallic ties to attach the branches. Be careful, some varieties have very thorny stems!
Prune sparingly: pruning should be done in late winter, when the plant starts to grow again. It should be light to avoid inhibiting the plant's growth. It is preferable to bend the branches horizontally or towards the ground. This technique effectively stimulates branching.
Pot planting for indoor use:
For most varieties, it is preferable to plant them in pots so that they can be brought indoors before autumn. In a pot, you can bring your plant inside a veranda, behind a bay window, or a window. Choose a quality, lightweight, fibrous potting soil, rich in blonde turf. Water regularly during the growing season and provide fertilizer with a ratio of 1N (nitrogen unit), 0.75P (phosphorus unit), 2.5K (potassium unit). Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Decrease the frequency of watering in winter and stop fertilizing.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.