'Vera Lynn Red' is highly prized in the Houston metro area for its saturated red color and vigorous growth habit. While it is built to withstand our signature humidity and punishing summer heat, it is exceptionally sensitive to "wet feet." It will quickly decline in heavy, unamended clay soils that retain moisture. For success, plant in raised beds or large decorative containers with a porous, well-draining soil mix to ensure roots stay oxygenated during our frequent Gulf Coast rain events.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for maximum flower production and vibrant red bracts)
Height x Width
15-20 ft. (Vining) x 4-6 ft. Wide
Water
Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry significantly between waterings to stimulate heavy blooming.
Zones
9 - 11 (Must be protected or moved to a garage during Houston freezes)
Fertilization
Use a specialized high-potassium Bougainvillea fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune after each flowering cycle to manage size and promote new blooms. Be mindful of thorns during maintenance.
'Vera Lynn Red' is highly prized in the Houston metro area for its saturated red color and vigorous growth habit. While it is built to withstand our signature humidity and punishing summer heat, it is exceptionally sensitive to "wet feet." It will quickly decline in heavy, unamended clay soils that retain moisture. For success, plant in raised beds or large decorative containers with a porous, well-draining soil mix to ensure roots stay oxygenated during our frequent Gulf Coast rain events.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for maximum flower production and vibrant red bracts)
Height x Width
15-20 ft. (Vining) x 4-6 ft. Wide
Water
Low to Medium; drought tolerant once established. Allow soil to dry significantly between waterings to stimulate heavy blooming.
Zones
9 - 11 (Must be protected or moved to a garage during Houston freezes)
Fertilization
Use a specialized high-potassium Bougainvillea fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune after each flowering cycle to manage size and promote new blooms. Be mindful of thorns during maintenance.
