Plant in a Box Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' -

The bougainvillea is a beautiful, eye-catching climbing plant with colourful bracts. What could be nicer than placing the bougainvillea against a brown wall to make the colours stand out even more? With its purple colour, it is a plant that conveys a real summer feeling. Bougainvillea is originally from Brazil, but it is also well known in southern Europe, making it a true Mediterranean plant. The plant needs plenty of sunlight to maintain its beautiful colours. The more sunlight it gets on its leaves, the brighter the colours become.

Care
The bougainvillea needs sunny weather to flower beautifully. However, if the plant is in full sun, it needs plenty of water during the warm summer months, even daily during the hottest months. Always make sure that the water can drain through holes in the bottom of the pot, as the plant does not like wet feet. Of course, this is not necessary in full soil, but the disadvantage is that it is difficult to bring it indoors in winter. Overwintering the bougainvillea is necessary to ensure it flowers again the following year, as the plant is not hardy.