Description
The Thai Bougainvillea Flame is an eye-catching cultivar celebrated for its vibrant, fiery-colored bracts that bring a burst of color to gardens and landscapes. This variety stands out for its intense, flame-like hues and lush foliage, making it a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers.
Key Characteristics:
- Bracts Color: Brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow, resembling the colors of a flame.
- Flowers: Small, inconspicuous white to pale yellow flowers, surrounded by the vivid bracts.
- Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves that create a lush and contrasting backdrop to the bright bracts.
- Growth Habit: Vigorous climber or shrub, capable of being trained to grow on trellises, arbors, or as a cascading plant in hanging baskets.
- Size: Can grow up to 15-40 feet tall and wide, depending on the growing conditions and pruning practices.
- Blooming Season: Typically blooms in cycles throughout the year, with peak blooming periods in spring and fall.
- Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun, needing at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils but performs best in fertile, well-drained conditions.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during the growing season.
- Climate: Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates; can be grown as an annual or houseplant in cooler regions.
Notable Features:
- Fiery Appearance: The striking combination of orange, red, and yellow bracts gives the plant a flame-like appearance, making it a focal point in any garden.
- Versatility: Can be used as a climbing plant, shrub, or in hanging baskets, providing flexibility in garden design.
- Low Maintenance: Relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
- Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant bracts and flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.
The Thai Bougainvillea Flame is perfect for adding a dramatic splash of color to gardens, patios, and landscapes, and its low maintenance requirements make it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.