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Common Name: Bougainvillea Jamaica White

Botanical Name: Bougainvillea 'Jamaica White'

Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Getting pricked by the thorns can cause dermatitis to animals and humans, as well as making contact with the sap. Ingestion of leaves or the sap can be mildly harmful to animals & humans. Symptoms of toxication can be nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea. No data was found to indicate the toxic elements.

Medicinal Uses: None

Common Descriptions:

  • Climber

  • Deciduous

  • Drought Tolerant

  • Flowering 

  • Groundcover

  • High-Hedging 

  • Medium-Hedging 

  • Shrub

  • Tender Perennial (32°F/0°C

  • Tree

Average Width Growth: 1 Foot - 20 Feet

Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 30 Feet (with Climbing Support)

Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 5 Feet

Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive

Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 4 Years

Blooming Season: Summer

Hardy Zones: 9A - 11B

Sun Exposure: Full Shade - Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained

Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil

Blooming Season: Summer

Fertilizing Season: Spring - Summer

Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4

General Plant Care Based on Experience:  

  • Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  

  • Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 

  • Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 

  • Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 

  • Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.

Bougainvillea Jamaica White

SKU: BOU-JAI-WHI-1GAL
PriceFrom $5.00
Excluding Sales Tax
  • We offer assistance when loading up the plants on your vehicle.

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