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Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Bougainvillea (boo-gan-VIL-lee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Torch Glow Additional cultivar information: (PP06349) Hybridized by Ingwersen/Tomlinson; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1986
Category: Shrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials Vines and Climbers
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Evergreen
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Patented
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Aug 25, 2006, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
This is rather unique form of Bougainvillea. I have seen/grown lots of Bougainvilleas over the years, some low, creeping forms, some massive aggressive forms... but this is a great plant unlike any of the others I have tried.
First of all, it has no spines, or if it does, they are so rudimentary or twig-like, they are not a problem. You don't need gloves or extra protection to grow this one.
Secondly, it is a dwarf form, not a climbing one, but not a sprawling one, either. Makes a nice, self-supporting bush, that is great for pot culture or growing in the ground. It stays compact in many ways- more leaves per inch, more flowers are colored carpals per inch. And it branches a lot less, tending to grow straight, shooting, upright branches with few offshoots. Mine is growing in a pot and that has doubly dwarfed its growth habit and shape.
Lastly, I am a bit dubious about the hardiness listed above, though perhaps that is a 'survival' hardiness. This bougainvillea is way more cold sensitive than any of the others I have grown, as it completely defoliates in the winters here. In fact, it takes a long time to rebound and doesn't start looking good again until mid summer. I am finding it a very thirsty form compared to others I have growing in a pot, but that maybe a poor pot choice or something else. Someone else reported theirs as being similar in drought hardiness to other varieties. I have seen this commonly sold (though not nearly as commonly as 'regular' forms of bougainvillea) at specialty nurseries, often under the name Bangkok Dwarf Bougainvillea.
On Mar 27, 2005, SudieGoodman from Broaddus, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
Sudie Goodman, Zone 8b, Broaddus in Southeast TX
I have a red bougainvillea as well as an orange one, in pots. They over winter in greenhouse.
I have snail problem. Orange one is blooming this Easter Sunday 2005.
Prune leggy limbs to prevent thorn problem and production of more blooms.
Try it, you'll like it!
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Florence, Arizona Goodyear, Arizona Queen Creek, Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona Tucson, Arizona Elk Grove, California Reseda, California San Diego, California Ocoee, Florida Winter Haven, Florida Summerville, South Carolina Broaddus, Texas San Antonio, Texas
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