Bougainvillea Care in North India Summers
How to get non-stop blooms from your bougainvillea through the harsh 45°C North Indian summer.
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The bloom-through-summer mindset
Bougainvillea is one of the few plants that actually rewards neglect. In the North Indian summer, the biggest mistake gardeners make is over-watering out of panic. Heat is not the enemy — soggy roots are.
Watering rhythm
Let the top 2 inches of soil dry completely before a deep watering. During peak May-June heat this may still mean daily watering for pots in full sun, but always check first. A mild dry spell triggers the plant to throw bracts.
Feeding for colour
Switch to a low-nitrogen, high-potassium bloom booster every 3 weeks. Too much nitrogen gives you a lush green bush with zero flowers.
Pruning
Prune hard after each bloom flush. Bougainvillea flowers on new growth, so cutting back drives the next wave of colour.
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