What are the colors of bougainvillea? How to grow bougainvillea in winter

Bougainvillea is a general name for plants of the genus Bougainvillea, also known as bougainvillea, triangle flower, bougainvillea, bougainvillea, Maobaojin, paper flower, South American purple jasmine, Hechunhong, etc. When the bright red and purple bracts are displayed, they are colorful and give people a bold and warm feeling, which reflects the infinite vitality and style of Shenzhen. Therefore, it was selected as the city flower of Shenzhen in 1986. Growing everywhere in the streets and suburbs of the city, its bracts are large and beautiful, bright as fire, and very pleasing to the eye.

Contents of this article

1. What are the colors of bougainvillea?

2. How to grow bougainvillea in winter

3. What is the meaning of bougainvillea?

What are the colors of bougainvillea?

1. The red bougainvillea has varieties such as heavy red, rose red, sandy red, and water red. For example, the big red bougainvillea has large and thick leaves, oval in shape, hard branches, and large bracts, and the color is very bright and attractive.

2. There are varieties of pink bougainvillea, such as heavy powder, gold powder, and Latana powder. The pink bougainvillea has small and bright flowers and lovely colors, which are suitable for viewing and planting.

3. Yellow bougainvillea includes heavy yellow, California yellow, light yellow, lemon yellow and other varieties. Three flowers are often clustered in three larger bracts, the pedicels and the midrib of the bracts are fused, and the bracts are oval, which is the main ornamental part.

4. The multi-colored bougainvillea varieties include red cherry, golden heart, five-guarantee, pictorial, sambac, etc.

5. The orange bougainvillea varieties include heavy orange, green leaf orange, and Baolao orange.

6. The varieties of white bougainvillea include Yijing, Baixue, Luying, Kouhong, etc.

7. Purple bougainvillea includes varieties such as Brazilian purple and light eggplant.

How to grow bougainvillea in winter

1. When the temperature drops to 6-8 degrees, you need to move the bougainvillea to a bright and ventilated place indoors for maintenance.

2. Before moving it indoors, prune it, retaining the main branches and some flowering branches to reduce nutrient consumption.

3. After moving in, stop applying fertilizer and control water, and pay attention to preventing and controlling aphids.

4. Wait until the minimum temperature stabilizes at 12-15 degrees before leaving the room.

What does bougainvillea mean?

The flower language of Bougainvillea: passion, perseverance, tenacity and forge ahead. It is a sadness to have no true love.

Bougainvillea is a general name for plants of the genus Bougainvillea, also known as bougainvillea, triangle flower, bougainvillea, bougainvillea, hairy scarf, paper flower, South American Mirabilis jalapa, He Chunhong, etc. It belongs to the Mirabilis family and is native to Peru, Argentina, Brazil, South America, etc. Bougainvillea is an evergreen climbing shrub that likes warm and humid climates, is not cold-resistant, and likes sufficient sunlight. It is often used for hedges, garden flowers and trees, etc.

Bougainvillea has strong vitality, grows easily and has a long flowering period. It grows everywhere in cities and rural areas. Its bracts are large and beautiful, as bright as flowers. When the bright red and purple bracts are displayed, they are gorgeous and colorful, giving people a bold and warm feeling, which reflects the infinite vitality and style of Shenzhen. Therefore, it was selected as the city flower of Shenzhen in 1986.