New River Bougainvillea Plant

New River Bougainvillea is a regal showstopper, bursting with deep purple bracts that shimmer against dark green leaves. This sun-loving climber thrives with vigorous flair, scaling trellises or spilling over walls in a cascade of color. It’s a bold, tropical vision that electrifies any garden space.

This beauty flows from pots or climbs with wild grace, draping landscapes in rich violet and lush foliage. It’s a low-maintenance marvel, blooming with fierce brilliance through warm seasons. Perfect for effortless splendor, it transforms your outdoor haven with exotic charm.

We grow New River without harmful pesticides, safe for your garden and the planet. It arrives thriving, ready to blaze across your space with its purple brilliance and spirited style, delivering a season-long torrent of vibrant, untamed elegance.

Planting Instructions:

• - Choose a location with good air circulation
• - Thrives in containers or directly in the ground in zones 10-11

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5
• - Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

Watering Specifics:

• - Container soil should not be allowed to dry out
• - Established plants in soil only need watering if it hasn't rained for a couple of weeks
• - Reduce watering in winter when growth slows

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
• - Apply a phosphorus-rich fertilizer monthly during the growing season to promote flowering
• - Container plants benefit from additional fertilizer every 3 weeks during the growing season
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, which can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of blooms
• - Do not fertilize when overwintering indoors

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune after flowering to maintain shape and control size
• - Remove dead or damaged wood in early spring
• - Train climbing varieties on trellises or support structures
• - Stems must be tied or attached to supports as bougainvillea cannot climb on its own

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids, mealybugs, and caterpillars
• - Monitor for diseases such as leaf spot and root rot, especially in humid conditions

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms most heavily in spring and fall, with sporadic flowering in summer
• - Flowers appear on new growth, so regular pruning encourages more blooms

Light Requirements:

• - Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Overwintering Instructions:

• - In regions with freezing temperatures, bring container plants indoors
• - Before moving inside, trim the plant back to about 24 inches
• - Place near an east, south, or west-facing window, keeping it a couple of feet away
• - Avoid placing near heating vents or registers
• - Let the soil dry between waterings
• - Do not fertilize during the overwintering period