Bougainvillea is it worth it?

[Nyboy]

Was at HD last night, they had Bougainvilleas in some cool colors. The vines where very small about 1 foot. I know in the south they get very big. I am in zone 5 with no place to over winter one. How fast do they grow, is it worth growing as a annual? Thanks

 

[catjac1975]

I have kept mine in a pot for 25 years, have never even repotted it. It never fails to give me great color several times a year. I put it out in the summer, cut it back, and keep it indoors all winter.

Was at HD last night, they had Bougainvilleas in some cool colors. The vines where very small about 1 foot. I know in the south they get very big. I am in zone 5 with no place to over winter one. How fast do they grow, is it worth growing as a annual? Thanks

 

[ninnymary]

Nyboy, I don't know if I can be much help to you since we are in totally different areas. But I will say that bougainvilleas are very pretty. They are also alittle messy since they are always dropping their old blooms. I assume since they are selling them in your area that they should grow by winter time. I don't know how to winterize them but I'm sure someone else will pop in soon.

I always say, if you can afford that plant why not try it? Over here they are not that expensive. I think they are worth a try. They are very dramatic and add hugh color to any area.

Mary

 

[The Mama Chicken]

Where I grew up in southern California they are really, really, REALLY big. I don't know how fast they'd grow in a colder climate though.

 

[so lucky]

I have had one in the same pot for about 10 years. Indoors under lights in the winter, it blooms beautifully, as it does in the summer outside. It tends to get gangly, and I have cut it back to stumps a few times. Comes right out of it. Mine has varigated leaves and hot pink "blossoms."

 

[desertlady]

I had one for years ! they grow fast once your cut them back. doesnt do well when temps drops below 35 degrees..

 

[Nyboy]

Nyboy, I don't know if I can be much help to you since we are in totally different areas. But I will say that bougainvilleas are very pretty. They are also alittle messy since they are always dropping their old blooms. I assume since they are selling them in your area that they should grow by winter time. I don't know how to winterize them but I'm sure someone else will pop in soon.

I always say, if you can afford that plant why not try it? Over here they are not that expensive. I think they are worth a try. They are very dramatic and add hugh color to any area.

Mary

Thanks for openning my eyes they where only $6.00 I picked 2 up last night.

 

[lesa]

Geez, I bought two for mothers day, for my mom's planters- and they were 25.00 each!! Now I feel really bad!

 

[Nyboy]

Lesa mine are only about foot tall. Thats why I was asking if it was worth it.

 

[sparkles2307]

I have kept mine in a pot for 25 years, have never even repotted it. It never fails to give me great color several times a year. I put it out in the summer, cut it back, and keep it indoors all winter.

Was at HD last night, they had Bougainvilleas in some cool colors. The vines where very small about 1 foot. I know in the south they get very big. I am in zone 5 with no place to over winter one. How fast do they grow, is it worth growing as a annual? Thanks

Would that work in Minnesota?