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General Information
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Instruction By Laurie Gore Notes In coastal Southern California, bougainvilleas seldom get frost damage and often bloom all year. In these climate zones, they are easy to grow and practically maintenance-free. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
- Instructions By Month
- Instructions By Task
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Scroll down or click on any month for plant care instructions
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January1. ProtectProtect from heavy frost.February1. ProtectProtect from heavy frost.March1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. FertilizeFeed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.4. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.5. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.April1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.4. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.5. MulchMulch to conserve water use.May1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.4. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.5. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.June1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. FertilizeFeed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.4. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.5. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.6. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.July1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.4. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.5. PropagatePropagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.August1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.4. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.September1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. FertilizeFeed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.4. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.5. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.6. MulchMulch to conserve water use.October1. BuyBuy plants in bloom to get the color you want.2. PlantPlant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.3. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.4. PrunePrune to shape if necessary.November1. WaterWater moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.December1. ProtectProtect from heavy frost. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
February
Buy plants this month.
March
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
April
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
May
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
June
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
July
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
August
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
September
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
October
Buy plants in bloom to get the color you want.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
March
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
April
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
May
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
June
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
July
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
August
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
September
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
October
Plant container-grown plants, being careful not to disturb the roots when planting.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.
June
Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.
September
Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer. Do not overfeed, since too much fertilizer will inhibit blooming.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
March
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
April
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
May
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
June
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
July
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
August
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
September
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
October
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
November
Water moderately during dry periods, but do not overwater.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
March
Prune to shape if necessary.
April
Prune to shape if necessary.
May
Prune to shape if necessary.
June
Prune to shape if necessary.
July
Prune to shape if necessary.
August
Prune to shape if necessary.
September
Prune to shape if necessary.
October
Prune to shape if necessary.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
April
Mulch to conserve water use.
September
Mulch to conserve water use.
Protect
When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?
January
Protect from heavy frost.
February
Protect from heavy frost.
December
Protect from heavy frost.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
May
Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.
June
Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.
July
Propagate from stem cuttings taken from mature spring growth.