For best results give your Bougainvilleas plenty of sunlight. The shade can cause bract and leaf drop.

Not essential. Can be positioned on windowsill in central heated room.

Can take plenty of water in summer, but allow to dry a little between watering then give a good drink again as deep watering produces good root system rather than frequent light sprinklings.

A feed high in nitrogen e.g. Vitax 3.0. 1, early spring will start growth, changing to a higher potash feed e.g. Vitax 1. 1. 1.

Repot in spring and summer as necessary, preferably in clay pots. We use Vitax Multi Purpose and is available to callers at the. nursery, for optimum growing conditions to get them off to a great start. We also use it for Pelargoniums, Fuchsias and for our wide range of Conservatory plants.

Best pruned lightly after flowering and / or hard in February / March, shaping them into bush, standard, espaliers, pyramids, hanging baskets, over arch or ceiling to prevent the sun from scorching other plants, can even be grown as Bonsai.

Must be kept in a frost free position in winter. Can be stored at 2-3°C. Under 1O°C will tend to go deciduous, but will leaf up again when it gets warmer.