Bougainvillea 'Jamaica White'
Jamaica White Bougainvillea
Description
Bougainvillea 'Jamaica White' is an evergreen vine or shrub. It produces white, papery, petal-like bracts with pink margins which look like flowers in summer and fall. It is moderately vigorous, climbing to 30' in height. When the basic structure is establishing, it's important to tie stems to a fense or wall, since they have no means of attachment while young. This plant does best in full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. A versatile plant since it can be used on hillsides or walls or columns.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Espalier
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.