Bougainvillea ‘Imperial Delight’ is also known as Bougainvillea ‘Imperial Thai Delight’. Bracts have white centers with three-quarter pink shading at the tips. New buds start out white and develop the pink shading as it matures. The more intense the sun, the deeper the pink color. If an Imperial Delight does not recieve enough direct sunlight, pink shading will be less pronounced, sometimes non-existant. Leaves are dark-green, and ovate.
Characteristics
Imperial Delight is perfectly suited for every application such as bush, trellis, standard, and hanging basket. This beautiful, two-toned variety naturally branches on its own so very little pinching is required.
Mature Size
10-20’ tall X 6-9’ wide. Can be pruned to stay smaller.
Exposure
Full, direct sun. A minimum of 5 hours a day.
Water Usage
Low once established. Water regularly after planting to encourage a deep root system, then reduce to only as needed. Bougainvillea are drought-tolerant plants and perform beautifully in any xeriscape (Landscaping that doesn’t require a lot of water), or other environmental design minimizing the need for water use.
Fertilize
Use BOUGAIN® Quick Release Bloom Boost every 30 days.
Trimming and Pinching
After each blooming cycle (approximately every 4-6 weeks), trim or pinch the soft tips of young plants stems to encourage new growth. Pinching means removing the growing tip. This will create multiple offshoots, thicken the plant’s appearance, and yield a more colorful bougainvillea.
Planting or Re-potting
Take care not to disturb the bougainvillea’s delicate root system during planting or re-potting. Never pull on the stem of the plant as their weak roots can be easily severed. We highly recommended that you plant bougainvillea in their nursery pots with the bottom of the pot cut out. Use a quick-drain soil suitable for bougainvillea like BGI Select Soil.
Cold Hardiness
Performs best in hardiness zones 9-11, but can be used as annual color in colder climates.
Color Season
In the Southeastern U.S., Bougainvillea ’Imperial Delight’ will showcase her heavy flowering power during the months of October through June. Sporadic flowering other months if dry conditions exist. Evergreen.
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