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Bougainvillea 'Helen Johnson' /Helen Johnson Bougainvillea
A mass of summer flowers cascading from a hanging basket
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A mass of summer flowers cascading from a hanging basket
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Scientific Name:
Bougainvillea 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name:
Helen Johnson Bougainvillea
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Winter
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
A very compact grower that has wavy leaves. Well adapted to hanging basket culture and lends itself well to being grown in a container. Aphids, snails, slugs, and caterpillars are insect pests. A relatively recent introduction, bougainvillea looper, is now a significant pest in California.