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Bougainvillea species

Posted: July 5th, 2013, 6:05 am
by M Farooq
Botanical Name Bougainvillea spectabilis
Family Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Specie
Local Name in Urdu Bo-gan bail, Bo-ganvayla
Common Name Bougainvillea
Life Cycle Everygreen
Cultivar Name NA
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) Woody climber
Height > 20 feet
Spacing NA
Flowering Months Throughout the year
Flower Color Shocking pink, new varieties are yellow, white, orange, light pink
Growing Areas Throughout Pakistan
Frost Tender Yes
Exposure Full sunlight
Soil pH No specific issues
Propagation Stem cuttings
Uses Ornamental
Other Details Bougainvillea is a remarkable woody climber. It is almost pest and disease free. It covers itself with flowers through out the year. Bougainvillea has plenty of thorns but they are widely spaced. So it is not difficult to handle the branches but this makes pruning difficult. The actual flowers are very small and white, it is the highly coloured and large bract (which look like ordinary petals)which makes this plant very attractive. The flowers are not fragrant. This plant can also be trained as a hedge. It is one of the most of easiest plants to grow, thus it is visible in many Pakistani gardens. However newer colored varieties are delicate plants and require care. Variegated varieties are also available these days

Re: Bougainvillea species

Posted: July 5th, 2013, 7:55 pm
by Farhan Ahmed
Grafted variety of Bougainvillea is also available with many colors ( Price Range Rs.1500-2500)

Bougainvillea dislike over-watering, infact its a drought tolerant plant which will flower only when kept dry.
Bougainvillea will only perform in Full Sun