Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra) is an eye-catching tropical vine that grows in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 and is known for its vibrant, paper-like blooms that add a burst of color to ...

Bougainvillea is a perennial vine that can grow to 30 feet, depending on the variety. It needs full sun, is root hardy and will regrow in spring. Its bracts "bloom" May-December on new wood. Heavy ...

A: You can prune hard most any time. I've known gardeners to prune bougainvillea to the ground, but you might remove 1/3 to 2/3 of the stems instead. Then snip the branches in the future to keep it in ...

Q: How often should you prune bougainvillea in Green Valley? A: Pruning bougainvillea should be done after flowering has ceased or as early as possible in spring after frost danger has passed. During ...

Q: What is the best month in the Tucson/Marana area to trim back hibiscus and bougainvillea plants? Also, I need to cut back and trim greasewood so what is the best month for that shrub? A: Hibiscus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pink flowering bougainvillea growing over a doorway Bougainvilleas are among the most exotic looking plants you can grow. These ...

How do I prune my bougainvillea? It is massive, and I would like to reduce its size. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) tolerates heavy pruning. You can safely prune off about three-quarters of the ...

Q:BEING a frequent visitor to relatives in Southern California, I fell in love with bougainvillea. Noticing that I have a warm and protected southwestern exposure, I managed to nurture two blazing ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month she and her staff share their knowledge with Times readers. Q: Being a frequent visitor to relatives ...