Description: Elevate your garden with the stunning beauty of Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice'. This eye-catching variety, known for its unique blend of cream, pink, and green variegated bracts, brings a tropical and vibrant flair to any outdoor space. Whether cascading over fences, climbing trellises, or adorning garden walls, Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice' is a spectacular choice for adding color and charm to your landscape.
Features:
- Variegated Bracts: Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice' displays striking variegated bracts in shades of cream, pink, and green, creating a captivating contrast against its dark green foliage.
- Vigorous Growth: This fast-growing vine is ideal for training along fences, arbors, and pergolas, or can be pruned into a compact shrub for containers and borders.
- Drought Tolerance: Well-adapted to warm climates, Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice' thrives in full sunlight and requires minimal watering once established.
- Low Maintenance: With its resilient nature and minimal pest problems, this bougainvillea variety is suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Care Instructions:
- Light: Plant Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice' in a location that receives full sunlight for at least 6 hours daily to ensure vibrant bract color and abundant flowering.
- Water: Water deeply and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Once established, reduce watering frequency as bougainvilleas prefer slightly dry conditions.
- Soil: Grow in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.
- Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and prolific blooming. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering.
- Pruning: Prune lightly after each blooming cycle to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove dead or damaged branches to improve overall appearance.
Dimensions:
- Height: Can reach up to 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) tall when trained as a vine, or can be maintained as a smaller shrub with regular pruning.
- Spread: Typically spreads 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters), depending on growing conditions and pruning habits.
Ideal For:
- Trellises, arbors, and pergolas
- Garden walls and fences
- Containers and hanging baskets
- Adding a tropical touch to patios and balconies
Additional Information:
- Botanical Name: Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice'
- Common Name: Coconut Ice Bougainvillea
- Family: Nyctaginaceae
Enhance your outdoor oasis with the vibrant hues of Bougainvillea 'Coconut Ice'. Perfect for creating a focal point or adding a splash of tropical elegance to your garden.