The Bougainvillea is considered a plant that is not easy to cultivate - at least in this country. The right location is a decisive factor in accommodating the colorful climbing beauty. Read below what you need to consider.
Bougainvillea needs a lot of sun
It must be warm and sunny
Since bougainvillea comes from the Andes region between Ecuador and Brazil, plenty of sun and warmth is a must for them. It is therefore best to treat it to a south-facing location where the sun can shine unhindered at any time of the day. This can be at a large living room window or at best in the conservatory and in summer outside on the terrace.
So, the best bougainvillea location is:
- as warm and sunny as possible
- facing south
- all day sun exposure
On stone walls in summer
If you put your bougainvillea outside in the summer, it's a good idea to let them climb up a heat-retaining house or patio wall. So you can still enjoy the radiant heat even after the sun has set - it is also a wonderful wall decoration.