Bougainvillea 'Jennifer Fernie'
bougainvillea
- 13cm pot
- £13.49 £14.99
- available to order from spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: bright light
- Soil: good quality general-purpose potting compost
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
Bougainvillea 'Jennifer Fernie' is a robust Mediterranean climber, often the backdrop to many summer holiday scenes, that showcases an abundance of single white bracts from July to September. This fast-growing, semi-evergreen vine is ideal for experienced growers, flourishing in the UK’s conservatories or on sunny patios during the warmer months. Though it can reach over 4m outdoors, its growth is more restrained when planted in pots.
For optimal growth as a conservatory pot plant in the UK, place Bougainvillea in a bright, sunny spot with plenty of light, as this encourages flowering. During the growing season, water moderately and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. It’s essential to maintain temperatures above 10°C, as this plant goes dormant below this, shedding its leaves and flowers. When dormant, keep it on the dry side until it begins growing again. Water sparingly during winter and repot or top-dress the compost in spring. Light trimming during the growing season will help keep it compact and bushy. With proper care, your bougainvillea can live for over 50 years.