How to care for bougainvillea in pots

Bougainvillea are summer-loving plants.

Bougainvillea dormant or dead

These showstopping climbers thrive in the heat of tropical and sub-tropical temperatures, winding their way over pergolas and porches, surrounding them with subtle fragrance and vibrant color. They are the perfect pick if you want to bring vacation vibes to your yard.

But their fondness for warmth means they don’t like it when temperatures drop and are particularly vulnerable to frost and rain.

So getting your beautiful bougainvillea through winter and flowering again the following year can take some extra care.

To help ensure that your summertime star brings bright bursts of pinks, reds, purples and orange, our experts have advice on how to care for bougainvillea and protect it over winter and to ensure that, as it lies dormant, it doesn’t succumb to the cold.

Ideal growing conditions for bougainvilleas

These ornamental vines are part of a family of plants known as the Four O’Clocks (Nyctaginaceae) because they tend to open later in the day.

They are native to Central and S

how to look after bougainvillea in winter

how to take care of bougainvillea in winter