A vine with pink or lilac flowers, the plant performs best in full sun with water every other day, two to three times a week.
One of many people’s favorite hobbies, especially after the confinement period of the pandemic, is to create private gardens. Whether in an apartment or house, caring for seedlings earns many the affectionate title of a plant’s “mother” or “father”.
For those who love the practice, the bougainvillea it is the ideal species to help compose this space of relaxation and contemplation.
And there is no one better than the landscaper to give advice on how to grow it. Luciano Zanardowho signs the Terraço Hélade, at CASACOR São Paulo – a project that uses the Brazilian native flower to delight and inspire visitors.
Also known as Spring, Three Marys or paper flowerthis rustic genre is famous for its bright colors and its ease of adaptation to various climates.
It is, of course, a type convolvulus – a feature that caused the French, finding it in Rio de Janeiro around 1767, to call it the “wonderful climber”.
An excellent option for those who are still new to the garden universe, Bougainville requires little maintenance. According to the professional in charge of Zanardo Paisagismo, irrigation must be carried out in Every other daytwo to three times a week, depending on the season.
In these moments, the keen eye can help understand the need for the flower. For example, if the the buttons are falling off, the caregiver is likely not providing enough water. Now, if the the number of flowers is lowit’s the other way around: the owner is exaggerating.
Fertilization, on the other hand, must be done once a month and the expert’s advice is to use the NPK 4-14-8 fertilizer.
“The Bougainvilleas need full sun for its development. In Terraço Hélade we can observe that they are exhibited in an open space without cover. In semi-shaded environments, I do not recommend growing it “, Zanardo guides approaching the design process for his space at CASACOR, where the delicate flowering in clusters marks the exhibition.
Beyond the simple care, the beauty of Bougainville is the ability to grow it in both outdoors how internal. In the apartments, however, it is necessary to double the attention to ensure exactly the high incidence of the sun, essential for its development, recommended by the landscape architect.
Another important point to consider is the size of the vase: Zanardo recommends a great piecewith strong material, such as Vietnamese or concrete wire.
In direct planting in the open ground, the flower must be grown in fertile soil, previously prepared with chemical or organic fertilizers – always remembering to favor environments in full sun.
“It is essential to underline the importance of light, because one of the most common mistakes in the care of Bougainville is precisely the lack of sunlight, together with the excess of water and the lack of fertilization and cleaning of dry leaves and branches”, underlines Zanardo. .
When it comes to color, the most traditional is rose Or the lilac. The deep purple hue, which blooms in winter, was in fact chosen by the landscape architect to compose the Mediterranean-style terrace of CASACOR.
However, the repertoire also includes white, red, yellow and orange pigmentations, which bloom in spring and summer.
Now all that remains is to know where to find the “wonderful vine” and what is the best stage for the purchase. According to the landscape architect, Bougainville is located in the main part garden centers and go Company of Warehouses and General Warehouses of São Paulo (CEAGESP), where they are usually sold in plastic pots.
Although they are available in different formats, the ideal is to prioritize one that already has it flowering. And there is no need to worry: even after the fall, with proper care, the peaks return in a few months.
Source: Terra
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