Bougainvillea 'Rosenka'

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Bougainvillea, Rosenka

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Norman's Nursery

Description

This tender, subtropical evergreen does best with full sun; when established, it needs infrequent watering and feeding. It should be exposed to as little frost as possible. The bracts age to a salmon pink color. 'Rosenka' has a mounding, cascading habit.

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent, Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.