- Botanical name: Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa'
- Common name: Bougainvillea
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
- Plant Type: House plant, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Bougainvillea ‘Rosa Preciosa’ bears clusters of tiny pink-white flowers surrounded by pink bracts. Native to subtropical South America, it’s best grown as a houseplant, typically in sunny, humid environments such as a conservatory or greenhouse. However it may be moved outdoors in summmer, or even raised as a tender annual.
For best results grow Bougainvillea ‘Rosa Preciosa’ in a large container. When pruning, cut back side shoots to three to four buds. Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser when it comes into growth in spring, followed by a potash-rich fertiliser when the flower buds appear. Protect from frost and water sparingly in winter.
How to grow Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa'
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Plant size
5m height
5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does flower in December |
Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa' and wildlife
Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa' poisonous?
Bougainvillea 'Rosa Preciosa' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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