Bougainvillea California Gold 2-Pack Starter Plugs Outdoor, 5in

Meet Bougainvillea 'California Gold': one of the top-performing yellow bougainvilleas, a vigorous vine covered in warm golden bracts for big color in hot, dry gardens.

WHAT ARRIVES
2 live starter plugs, each approximately 5 inches tall. Because these plants are grown from cuttings, size can vary slightly from one plug to the next.

PET & THORN NOTE
Bougainvillea isn't listed in the ASPCA plant database. Some veterinary sources report that eating the flowers or leaves can cause mild stomach upset, and the sap can irritate skin. The stems have sharp thorns, so wear gloves when pruning and plant it away from paths, play areas and spots where pets roam.

WHERE IT SHINES
Trellises, fences, arbors and walls, or large containers kept pruned.

GROWING IT
Plant in full sun, at least 6 hours a day, in well-drained soil. Water deeply while it establishes, then let the soil dry out between waterings; it dislikes constantly wet soil. Feed lightly with a bloom fertilizer during the growing season. It can climb 15 to 30 feet if left unchecked, but the stems don't cling on their own, so tie them to a support. It responds well to pruning.

CLIMATE
Perennial in USDA zones 10 to 11, and in protected spots in 9b. Frost damages it below about 30°F. In cooler areas, grow it in a container brought indoors for winter or as a summer annual.

WHAT TO EXPECT
It blooms on new growth from spring through fall, and nearly year-round in frost-free areas. Bougainvillea blooms best when kept a little dry; too much water or nitrogen means more leaves and fewer flowers. The roots are fine and break easily, so don't loosen the root ball when planting.

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