Bougainvillea 'White Madonna'

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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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.