Bougainvillea 'White Madonna'
Bougainvillea
Description
This stunning vine quickly reaches 15'-30' wide but is less than 1' tall. White flowers (actually bracts) cover the plant in summer. It needs support if used on walls or trellises. This plant is also used for hillsides. It does best in full sun and the hotter, the better. It needs regular watering in desert areas and occasional watering in temperate climates. Foliage is evergreen. Watch out for thorns. Fertilize in spring.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.