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Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

What to do with bougainvillea in the fall – expert tips to prepare your flowering climbers for the colder months

Bougainvillea climbing plants blooming in orange, white and pink.

If you grow bougainvillea in your yard, you have probably enjoyed a long summer season of vibrant blooms. There are over 300 varieties of bougainvillea, found in shades of pink, white, yellow, orange and red, perfect for adding color to a sunny, south-facing wall or fence.

Whatever color or variety you grow, whether neon pink or pristine white, it is important to know how to care for your climbing plant during the fall. Those long summer days are now but a distant memory, with strong winds, heavy rainfall and plummeting temperatures common during the fall months.

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