Bambino™ Claret Red Bougainvillea

Make a bold statement in your landscape with BAMBINO™ Claret Red bougainvillea. Its hot red-pink blooms nestle amid splashy variegated foliage for an unforgettable display.

Additional information

Botanical Name

Bougainvillea × 'IREBOUZUK'

Zone

9, 10, 11

Flower Color

Red

Foliage Color

Variegated

Height

2-3'

Width/Spread

2-3'

Exposure

Full Sun

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom Time

Year Round

Uses

Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Mass Planting

Features

Compact

Plant Care

Light: Thrives in full sun, needs direct sunlight to create the best bloom display.

Soil: Good drainage is essential to its success. It needs either neutral or acidic pH as it grows poorly in alkaline soils.

Water: After it is established, it’s very drought tolerant.

Fertilizing: If desired, you may apply a granular fertilizer formulated for flowering shrubs in late winter/early spring when the soil is workable. You can make another application in early summer to keep the plant blooming prolifically.

Pruning: Regular pruning is not necessary. It maintains its most handsome natural habit without much shaping. Dead or damaged wood can be removed at any time, just cut back to a set of leaves. If you are interested in shaping it, get to the task in late winter or early spring.

Other: Deadheading isn’t necessary for the plant to rebloom.