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Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea Plant

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  • - Paperflower
  • - Height: 2-3 feet annually
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea Plant
Plant Features

Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea Plants produce vivid crimson floral bracts contrasted against striking green leaves edged in creamy white. This beauty is a vigorous grower! Paperflower plants are flowering machines! They put out a big explosion of color, drop their bracts and then flower again! This is repeated all season long. Bougainvillea are surprisingly easy to grow, and their needs are minimal – full sun, well-drained soil and intermittent irrigation as they are drought tolerant. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies will stop by often. Can be grown as a houseplant.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Space plants 3-6 feet apart, depending on the variety
  • - Choose a location with good air circulation
  • - Can be grown 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
  • - Add sand or perlite to improve drainage if necessary

Watering Specifics:

  • - Container plants need regular watering
  • - For plants in the ground, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth
  • - Established plants in soil only need watering if it hasn't rained for a couple of weeks
  • - Allow soil to dry between waterings; bougainvillea is drought-tolerant
  • - 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 regular fertilization 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:

  • - Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
  • - Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate brief periods of temperatures down to 40°F
  • - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F

Overwintering Instructions:

  • - For areas with freezing temperatures, bring container plants indoors
  • - Before bringing inside, cut the plant back to about 24 inches
  • - Place near an east, south, or west-facing window, but keep a couple feet back from the window
  • - Avoid placing near heating registers
  • - Allow soil to dry between waterings
  • - Do not fertilize during the indoor overwintering period

Companion Plants for Bougainvillea:

  • - Lantana: Offers multi-colored flower clusters and thrives in similar hot, sunny conditions
  • - Hibiscus: Provides large, tropical flowers that complement bougainvillea's colorful bracts
  • - Mandevilla: Another climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers for vertical interest
  • - Lavender: Adds fragrance and contrasting texture to the landscape
  • - Portulaca: A low-growing, drought-tolerant plant that provides ground cover beneath bougainvillea
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 1-2 feet annually
Habit Vining
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Variegated
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Hanging Baskets, Japanese Garden, Rock Garden, Tropical Garden, Xeriscape Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Climbing or Vining, Focal Point, Water Conservation
Pet Friendly Yes
Tolerates Clay soil, Salty soil, Sandy soil

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Raspberry Bougainvillea

Nice size, healthy, packaged well

From Andrea | October 07, 2022

Love Bougainvillea

I love all the Bougainvillea I bought from Grow Joy. Arrived healthy and are growing very well on my back patio.

From Sarah | June 28, 2022

Just beautiful

Came packaged beautifully and were blooming. They continue to bloom and are very healthy. I recommend these.

From Valerie | May 27, 2022

Healthy Little plants

A bit smaller than I was expecting but healthy little plant. Love the foliage on this one and can't wait to see what it does in the coming years.

From Shauna | May 15, 2022

Highly Recommend the Company and plants

I would highly recommend purchasing from this company, they have excellent customer service and products. Their plants are top quality with a great price and their customer service is excellent.

From anonymous | September 23, 2020

So far so good

Received and planted this tiny plant a week ago and starting to see signs of growth and can not wait for it to mature.

From Robert | May 01, 2020

Flower Delivery

Beautiful flower. Arrived secure and can't wait to see it bloom!

From Jennifer | April 24, 2020

BougainvilleA

My plant arrived very well packaged and in great condition. It has started to grow and ok looking forward to seeing it flower.

From Marilynn | August 23, 2019

Wow! Amazingly Beautiful!

Healthy and Beautiful as Always! :)

From Vicki | July 11, 2019

Great plants, great se ice.

I was so happy to receive my plants shipped with such good packing. My plants were in perfect healthy condition. The soil was moist and leaves were bright and green. Communication and instructions were great. Thank you. My new place to shop online for plants. I trust them.

From Heather A | June 27, 2019

Product quality

The Raspeberry Ice Bougainvillea I ordered came in and it was a healthy, full sprig. I've purchased elsewhere before and oftentimes received products that looked close to death. GrowJoy provided a really healthy plant!!!!

From Peter | May 22, 2019

Raspberry Ice

Transplanted my Bougainvillea last week upon its arrival, and it is thriving in spite of the up and down Texas weather we've been having. Excited for it to grow and bloom.

From Sandi | April 26, 2018

: Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea

I feel so blessed to have found a place to purchase different kinds of Bougainvillea! The Raspberry Ice arrived in GREAT condition and is thriving! I live in a zone where these do not survive winter, but they thrive in my greenhouse! Thank you GrowJoy.

From Tamara | April 21, 2017

first time for the Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea

Love these new plants I purchased this year, very colorful

From Sheila | May 20, 2016

Bouganvillea plants

Plants arrived in excellent condition and at the time I requested.

From Beverly | May 27, 2015

Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea

Got it quick and healthy

From Cathy | May 06, 2015

Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea

This plant was a gift to my sister in law. She called and said that it had arrived and looked good. That's all I know. She lives in NY and we live in ME.

From Patricia | June 19, 2014

Excellent packaging

The Bougainvillea plants arrived in terrific shape, as the packaging was extremely wonderful. My plants have grown considerably since I transferred them to a hanging basket, and I'm sure I'll soon see blossoms as the plants seem so robust.

From Patricia | May 22, 2014

Super Bougainvillea plant!

Everything was GREAT!!!

From Michael | June 23, 2013

Happy with Bougainvillea

Product came very fast and healthy, will be ordering more soon :)

From Tommy | June 15, 2013

Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea Plant

Delivery was fast, packing was good. Plants are healthy. Ordering online was an easy experience, I also ordered Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Plant and California Gold Bougainvillea Plant. Can't wait to see them blooming in my yard.

From Mohammad | May 14, 2013

Happy customer

The plants I ordered came quickly, we're exactly as described, they'll were fresh and healthy, the packaging was engineered to assure safe transit. I will return to  GrowJoy  for all my future on-line garden purchases. Selden, Auburn, WA

From Selden | August 13, 2012

Bougainvillea plants

These Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea plants were sent to my mother on the other side of the country from where I live. She has been happy with them.

From Michelle | July 04, 2012

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