Does the double-petaled red bougainvillea bloom frequently?

The double-petaled red bougainvillea is the first of all bougainvillea varieties to become double-petaled. Its root system is very strong and developed, its branches are very long, and it grows very rapidly. If planted in the ground, it only takes about a year to grow to a height of more than two meters. This type of bougainvillea has good branching ability, its leaves are relatively green and shiny, and it is also highly adaptable to potted plants.

Double-petaled red bougainvillea

Double-petaled red bougainvillea is one of the most prolific varieties of bougainvillea. It is difficult to count the number of times it blooms. If it is in South China, it blooms almost all year round. If it is in the Yangtze River Basin, it will bloom continuously from April to November.

Advantages and disadvantages of double-petaled red bougainvillea

Double-petaled bougainvillea has many advantages. It is a very plastic plant and very resistant to pruning. If it is planted in a flowerpot, its height can be easily controlled to about 30 to 50 centimeters. The plant shape of this flower is very compact and has no thorns, which is very friendly to flower growers.

The disadvantage of double-petaled red bougainvillea is that it is afraid of rain, so it must be placed in a place where it will not be exposed to rain, otherwise its buds and petals will fall off, and the center of the flower will turn black and rot.

Cultivation method of double-petaled red bougainvillea

Because the double-petaled red bougainvillea has a long flowering period, it consumes a lot of nutrients. At this time, we must keep up with the fertilization, otherwise it will not be able to bloom next time. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to apply a thinner concentration of fertilizer once a week, and then fertilize in time after the flowers wither.