Quick Overview
Availability: In Stock
POT
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No
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MAINTENANCE
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Best flowers plant, easy maintenance & fast-growing Plant
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WATER SCHEDULE
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Need Every Day watering during its first three years of growth. After this, you will only need to water it during extended periods of drought. It is not necessary to water during fall or winter.
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PLANTERS DIMENSION
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Plant height with pot is 1.2 to 2 feet
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SUN EXPOSURE
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Thrives in direct sun light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
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Delivery time
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Now if you do Oder . we will Dispatched Tomorrow.
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courier partner
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DTDC / BLUE DART / ECOM EXPRESS/ DELIVERY
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Home Delivery time
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Delivery Time With in 2/6 Days
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return policy
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If your Plant Delivery Time Damaged , so we will Send your plant Again.
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Product Description
The Blueberry Ice Bougainvillea is a stunning and relatively unique cultivar, celebrated for its striking coloration and robust growth. Here’s a detailed overview of this plant:
Appearance
- Bracts: The Blueberry Ice Bougainvillea features eye-catching bracts that are typically a mix of pale lavender, pink, and white with a gradient effect, giving them a frosty appearance. These bracts are the most noticeable part of the plant and surround the small true flowers.
- Flowers: The actual flowers are small, white, and tubular, typically found in clusters surrounded by the vibrant bracts.
- Foliage: The leaves are dark green, oval-shaped, and slightly leathery, providing a lush background for the colorful bracts.
Growth Habit
- Size: Blueberry Ice Bougainvilleas can grow as large, sprawling shrubs or vines, potentially reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet when not pruned. They can also be trained into a more compact, bush-like form.
- Growth Rate: They are fast-growing, especially in warm and sunny conditions.
Care Requirements
- Light: The Blueberry Ice Bougainvillea thrives in full sun and requires at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day to bloom profusely.
- Soil: It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.
- Water: Once established, bougainvilleas are drought-tolerant. Water them deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
- Pruning: Regular pruning helps maintain the desired shape and encourages more vigorous flowering. Prune after the main blooming period to avoid cutting off new buds.
Climate and Hardiness
- Temperature: Bougainvilleas are tropical and subtropical plants. They thrive in warm climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
- Frost: They are not frost-tolerant and need protection or to be brought indoors in colder climates during winter.
Uses
- Landscaping: The Blueberry Ice Bougainvillea is versatile in landscaping. It can be used as a climbing vine on trellises, walls, and fences or shaped into shrubs or hedges. It is also popular as a container plant and can be used in hanging baskets.
- Aesthetic Appeal: This variety adds vibrant color and a tropical feel to gardens and landscapes, making it an excellent choice for ornamental purposes.
Maintenance Tips
- Pests and Diseases: Bougainvilleas are relatively pest-resistant but can occasionally be affected by aphids, caterpillars, and spider mites. Regular inspection and appropriate treatment can keep these pests under control.
- Overwatering: Be cautious of overwatering, as bougainvilleas are prone to root rot in waterlogged soil.
By providing the right conditions and care, the Blueberry Ice Bougainvillea can be a stunning addition to any garden or landscape, offering a burst of vibrant color and tropical charm with its unique frosty bracts.