2006-09-06 00:39:32 · 5 answers · asked by Casper G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Sounds like mixed signals from the other answers. You don't want to encourage new growth that might get hit by frost. If you do prune in Fall that's what will happen. Therefor it is not reccommended to prune in Fall. Prune in Spring and Summer.
Good luck :-)
2006-09-06 18:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by prillville 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to prune Bougainvillea in the fall, but it will fill out more for spring and have more blooms. Also, if you live in an area that freezes, it will die back some and not be as pretty for you, in the spring and summer. So, I recommend pruning every fall. Make sure after all danger of frost is gone, water well the first time and next watering, use a fertilizer such as 15-30-15 by Miracle Grow. This is an all around good food and you will be pleased with the results.
2006-09-06 02:09:49 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skyeblue is correct. Bougainvillea blooms on new growth. You don't have to cut it back, but you won't do it any harm if you do. It all depends how much space you have, what shape you want to maintain, etc.
2006-09-06 12:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-06 00:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep when most of the flowers have finished and harder the better!!!
2006-09-08 21:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by megan k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋