White Bougainvillea Seeds - Flower, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

White Bougainvillea grows into a vigorous, thorny vine covered in papery white bracts. Bougainvillea is a tropical showpiece for sunny walls, fences, and large containers in warm climates. Note: plants grown from seed can vary from the parent, and germination is slow — patience is required.

Why choose our seeds?

• Masses of papery white bracts on a vigorous vine
• Thrives in heat and full sun
• Beautiful on walls and fences, or in large containers in cold climates

How to grow White Bougainvillea seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in spring; germination is slow, so start early.
• Outdoors: Move outdoors only after all frost danger and warm weather arrive; in cold climates, keep in containers.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Humidity dome or plastic wrap to hold in moisture
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
• Soaking seeds for 24 hours before sowing may help.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; give growing plants full sun.
• Temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C).

Germination

• Expect germination in 2–6 weeks, sometimes up to 3 months.
• Keep warm and evenly moist; do not give up early.

Transplanting

• Transplant carefully when seedlings have several sets of true leaves.
• Harden off for 7–10 days before moving outdoors.
• Space several feet apart in the ground, or grow one plant per large container.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun — blooms best with maximum light.
• Water: Water moderately; let the soil dry slightly between waterings and avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly; too much fertilizer grows leaves at the expense of blooms.
• Prune to shape — blooms form on new growth. Wear gloves: the stems are thorny.

Bloom Time:

Heaviest bloom in warm weather; in frost-free climates, can bloom much of the year.