Bougainvillea 'Imperial Delight'
Imperial Delight' Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea 'Imperial Thai Delight'
Extremely showy, Bougainvillea 'Imperial Delight' is a semi-dwarf, vigorous, evergreen shrub or vine with elegant clusters of white papery bracts suffused with pale pink, surrounding tiny white flowers. Emerging white, the bracts mature to a delicate translucent pink giving it a lovely bi-colored look. Blooming periodically throughout the year in warm winter areas, and from summer to fall elsewhere, the colorful blossoms give way to small inconspicuous fruits, 1/2 in. long (1 cm). The flowers are borne on stems clad with sharp spines and oval, pointed, medium to dark green leaves. A favorite of birds and hummingbirds!
- Fast-growing, this Bougainvillea can be of variable size, depending on how it is maintained and the support provided. If left unpruned, it could get as high as 10-20 ft. (3-6 m) and 6-9 ft. wide (1.8-2.7 m).
- Thrives in full sun or light shade, in acid, well-drained soils. Bougainvillea tolerates hot, dry locations fairly well, but dislikes constantly wet soils. Good drought tolerance once established but will look better if watered during dry spells. Water freely in summer and sparingly in the winter. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
- Excellent choice for mass plantings, as specimen plants, wall-side borders, groundcovers for banks, in rock gardens, and containers. Can also be espaliered or trained on a standard or grown in a large basket.
- Deer resistant with a good salt spray tolerance. While it can be grown near the shore, some light protection should be provided.
- Regular pruning may be required to keep inbounds or shape the plant. Always prune this plant immediately after flowering. Be aware that repetitive pruning may reduce flowering as this plant flowers on new growth. Pinching the tips of new growth will encourage branching.
- Cuttings 4-6 in. long (10-15 cm), put under mist, will usually root in 4 to 6 weeks.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Bougainvillea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 20' (240cm – 6m) |
Spread | 6' – 9' (180cm – 270cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Bougainvillea |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 20' (240cm – 6m) |
Spread | 6' – 9' (180cm – 270cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |