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March 27th, 2026
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Each week, enjoy exclusives on Plants and our tips for your Plantations |
| Weekly News: The Bougainvillea, a Mediterranean breeze in your garden! |
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Whether you have a large garden in the South or a sheltered terrace further North, this spectacular plant adapts to your needs:
- Generous blooming: Its colorful bracts (purple, pink, orange, white) last all summer.
- Versatility: Climbing against a wall or in a pot on a balcony, it structures your space.
- Resilience: Once established, it loves full sun and requires little watering.
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| Potted Planting |
- The Container: Choose a pot barely larger than the one received. Bougainvillea likes to be a bit 'cramped' to bloom generously. Essential: The pot must have drainage holes at the bottom.
- Drainage: Place a 3 to 5 cm layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.
- Substrate: Use light soil mixed with high-quality potting soil (e.g., 'Mediterranean plants' type).
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| In-Ground Planting |
- The Timing: Only in spring (April-May), once all risk of frost has passed.
- The Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball.
- Soil Amendment: Mix your garden soil with potting soil and, if your soil is heavy or clayey, you must add gravel to the bottom of the hole.
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| Expert Advice |
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For a vibrant Bougainvillea, the secret lies in drainage. In pots, don't forget the bed of clay pebbles at the bottom and use high-quality potting soil. Most importantly: give it the sunniest spot in your outdoor space!
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Set traps before the processionary caterpillars descend
The 'Eco-trap' is a unique system that catches processionary caterpillars as they descend from the nest before they reach the ground.
Reusable, without chemicals or pheromones, these traps are over 97% effective. Placed about two meters high, they are completely safe for children and pets.
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