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Description

Bougainvillea are fast growers that need full sun - all day if possible - to bloom heavily and often. They're moderately salt-tolerant, and cold-tolerant throughout Zone 9B and southward. Bougainvillea is a drought-tolerant plant, preferring regular waterings but let them go dry in between. It must have well-drained soil or it won't survive. You can keep a bougainvillea tree 4 to 6 feet tall (or taller, though it will be harder to reach for trimming). Stake it to keep the plant growing as straight as possible...the heavy top may be inclined to lean. Staking also helps prevent breakage during strong winds. Although this is a cold-hardy plant, yours may experience some leaf drop if winters are very cold or windy. It will flush out again once the weather calms down.