Bougainvillea is a climbing shrub that can be induced to fall back; it has rather insignificant leaves and flowers when compared to the showy leaf bracts, the flowers that surround it, the branches are thorny and bear oval leaves.

Exposure

It must also be exposed to direct sunlight. It is good that it is leaned against a wall, such as near a window so that it is more sheltered during the winter.It lives well outside especially in the most sheltered areas

Flowering

It occurs from May until the end of autumn

Irrigation

In summer, keep the soil always slightly damp avoiding stagnant water. For the specimens grown in the open ground it is necessary to intervene in particularly dry periods during the autumn winter, in the summer irrigate regularly.

Temperature

In warm temperate areas, bougainvilleas can be grown outdoors. In areas where temperatures are colder, especially during the winter season, it is necessary to repair them and, depending on the situation, collect them indoors.

Grown in 14 cm pot - fuchsia color flower

vase: 14 cm external diameter