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Duo of Bougainvilleas - Paperflower

Bougainvillea spectabilis x glabra Violet de Mèze, Blanc
Great Bougainvillea, Paperflower

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  • 1 x Bougainvillea spectabilis x glabra Violet de Mèze
  • 1 x Bougainvillea spectabilis White

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A duo of bougainvilleas composed of two excellent varieties with violet flowers for the first one and white flowers for the second one. Flowering from May to September, they develop long, flexible, thorny and leafy branches that require support to climb. They are planted in a very sunny exposure, in a fertile, light, well-drained soil, preferably non-calcareous. They also grow very well in pots in cold regions, to be stored frost-free during winter.
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May
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Collection items (2 plants)

  • Bougainvillea spectabilis x glabra Violet de Mèze

    Price per single item: €32.50
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  • Bougainvillea spectabilis White

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Description

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

 

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 8 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Bougainvillea

Species

spectabilis x glabra

Cultivar

Violet de Mèze, Blanc

Family

Nyctaginaceae

Other common names

Great Bougainvillea, Paperflower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

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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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May
Type of support Arbour, Pergola, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Container, Climbing, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Light, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune sparingly: pruning should be done in late winter, when the plant starts to grow again. It should be light to avoid hindering the growth of the young plant.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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