Bougainvillea Varieties
As the most common 'city flower level plant' in southern cities, bougainvillea has conquered countless flower enthusiasts with its brilliant colors and strong adaptability. However, faced with hundreds of varieties on the market, beginners are often dazzled—哪些品种适合阳台？哪些能打造花墙？Let's unlock the mysteries of bougainvillea varieties through high-definition real shooting identification.
Bougainvillea Variety Classification Rules
Select Varieties by Flower Color
The white series 'Snow White' is a fresh model, with petal edges often pink-hued, looking like elves dancing under the moonlight; the golden series 'California Gold' changes color with the seasons, presenting lemon yellow in spring and autumn and turning to orange yellow in the midsummer; the purple series 'Snow Purple' has gradient petals, transitioning from deep purple at the base to light pink, full of surrealism.
Select Varieties by Plant Shape
Balcony lovers prefer 'Red Butterfly', with plant height controlled within 1.2 meters; for courtyard landscaping, 'Chameleon' can climb a 3-meter wall in two years; 'Pagoda Yellow' has a unique pagoda-shaped plant form, especially suitable for creating a three-dimensional flower scene.
Select Varieties by Blooming Period
'Tong'an Red' is known as the 'blooming machine', which can bloom throughout the year in South China; 'Lipstick' is most stunning in summer with its爆发性开花; 'Golden Heart Bicolor' presents different flower colors in spring and autumn, with one plant showcasing two colors, which is a spectacular sight.
Bougainvillea Advanced Care Techniques
Strong pruning shaping: After flowering, keep 3-5 nodes for pruning to stimulate the sprouting of new branches; water control to promote flowering: water when the leaves are slightly wilted, combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate; soil mixing secret: 40% coarse coconut shell to prevent waterlogging, mixed with bone meal to enhance nutrition.
From variety selection to shaping, every growth stage of bougainvillea is full of surprises. Mastering the laws of color change, and making good use of plant shape characteristics, even the concrete jungle can bloom with tropical charm. Start planning your bougainvillea garden now!