bougainvillea Elizabeth Angus – 5" pot

bougainvillea Elizabeth Angus

Bougainvillea with deep fuchsia bracts, very floriferous and decorative. In a 5" pot, it is suitable for both trellises and large patio pots, with a spectacular effect when in full sun.

• Colour & flowering: fuchsia/intense purple bracts, abundant flowering in summer.
• Habit: vigorous, climbing; lends itself well to training.
• Format received: well-established plant in a 5" pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: full sun (5–6 hours or more), essential for abundant flowering.
• Watering: allow to dry slightly between waterings; do not leave the soil waterlogged.
• Substrate: very well-draining potting soil, in a pot with a drainage hole.
• Fertilizer: Fertilizer for flowering plants every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.
• Temperature: to be brought inside before 10–12 °C.
• Overwintering: indoors, very bright, reduced watering and light pruning if the plant is too large.