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Double Delight Bougainvillea Plant

9.99
  • - Paperflower
  • - Height: 2-3 feet annually
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Double Delight Bougainvillea Plant
Plant Features

Double Delight Bougainvillea Plants produce lovely pinkish-white bi-colored bracts and a variegated cream and green foliage that will make onlookers say, wow! Blooms occur on new growth only, so it’s best to prune back the longer shoots once they have flowered the first time. Double Delight is drought tolerant once established. 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 Purple
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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Beautiful

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


Arrived with soil spilled out of the pot but customer service

This plant itself looked very small compared to the other Bougainvillea that I ordered and nearly all the soil was spilled out during shipment. I contacted customer service and they were not too physically replace the plant that I wanted but they gave me store credit. It was really hard to find this variety in stock so I was really disappointed since they were not able to replace this plant.

From Michael | April 04, 2022


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Received healthy plants in good prepared package. Thanks

From BINH | April 03, 2022


Double Delight Bougainvillea Plant

healthy plant w/ suitable packing

From Man keung | July 29, 2021


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Good healthy plants

From anonymous | April 16, 2021


So far so good #2

Received and planted this really 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


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