Bougainvillea Flower Red. To species of bougainvillea glabra Bglabra Choisy spectabilis Bspectabilis Willd Peruvian Bperuviana. It has been noted as hardy down to 20F.
15062020 First note that the flowers you describe on bougainvillea are actually bracts not petals. Spectabilis for its ability to cope with the occasional freeze. But those blooms actually arent blooms at all.
Spectabilis for its ability to cope with the occasional freeze.
Bougainvillea wont grow and bloom at the same time. It prefers moderately fertile organically rich soil that retains moisture but is not soggy. However each cluster of three flowers is in fact surrounded by three to six brightly colored leaves. Bougainvillea plants typically dont attract pests.