The Bougainvillea Thai Variety Peacock Red|Year-round blooming bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea Thai Variety Peacock Red is a stunning and vibrant cultivar known for its striking red bracts, which are often mistaken for flowers. These bracts surround small, inconspicuous white to pale yellow flowers, creating a beautiful contrast. This variety is particularly notable for its intense, eye-catching color and lush, dense foliage.

Key Characteristics:

1. Bracts Color: Bright, vivid red, giving the plant a fiery appearance.
2. Flowers: Small, tubular, white to pale yellow, nestled within the red bracts.
3. Foliage: Dark green, ovate leaves that provide a lush backdrop to the bright bracts.
4. Growth Habit: Vigorous climber or shrub, can be trained to grow on trellises, arbors, or as a cascading plant in hanging baskets.
5. Size: Can grow up to 15-40 feet tall and wide, depending on the growing conditions and how it is pruned.
6. Blooming Season: Typically blooms in cycles throughout the year, with peak blooming periods in spring and fall.
7. Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
8. Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils but performs best in fertile, well-drained conditions.
9. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during the growing season.
10. Climate: Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates; can be grown as an annual or houseplant in cooler regions.

This variety is prized for its ability to add a splash of color to gardens, patios, and landscapes, and its relatively low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced