Bougainvillea 'Torch Glow'
Torch Glow Bougainvillea
Description
The large amount of flamboyant color on this species creates a wonderful accent in a garden. Varieties can be in bush or vine form; colors vary. Once established, they tend to be carefree. All varieties are susceptible to fost damage. 'Torch Grow' grows up to 6' tall and prouduces deep magenta blooms with tiny white flowers in the center and is surrounded by light green, crisp looking foliage.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.