What are the main varieties of bougainvillea? Characteristics and price introduction
Bougainvillea, like Chinese roses, is very popular on the market. Bougainvillea not only grows fast, but also has a long flowering period, and the flowers it produces are brilliant and colorful. It is suitable as a potted plant placed on the balcony at home or directly cultivated in the courtyard, and has high ornamental value. At present, there are many varieties of bougainvillea on the market, including classic ones and expensive ones. In short, for flower lovers who like to grow bougainvillea, choosing a suitable variety is the first prerequisite. Below, the editor of Nongxun Network will recommend several bougainvillea varieties for everyone, and introduce their prices and characteristics.
Prices of main bougainvillea varieties
In Longhai City, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, the price of red-tassel bougainvillea with a height below 0.2 m is 2 yuan/plant; in Yiliang County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the price of purple-red bougainvillea with a height below 0.2 m is 1.3 yuan/plant; in Cuiping District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, the price of China Red bougainvillea with a height of 0.2-0.5 m is 11 yuan/plant; in Pingle County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the price of water-red bougainvillea with a height of 0.2-0.5 m is 30 yuan/plant; in Mei County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, the price of purple-flowered bougainvillea with a height of 0.2-0.5 m is 10 yuan/plant; in Qingzhou City, Weifang City, Shandong Province, the price of Green Cherry bougainvillea with a height of 0.5-1 m is 20 yuan/plant; in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, the price of water-red flower bougainvillea with a height of 1-1.5 m is 33 yuan/plant, etc.
Main bougainvillea varieties and their characteristics
1. Small-leaf purple bougainvillea
Small-leaf purple bougainvillea is the earliest bougainvillea variety introduced into China. It can be said to be very common and ordinary, and it has a cultivation history in China of nearly a hundred years, generally planted in the south. The main characteristics of small-leaf purple bougainvillea are its strong growth adaptability, relatively easy care, and extremely fast growth. If planted casually, it often covers the sky and the ground.
2. Golden-spotted large red bougainvillea
This variety is a precious variety among bougainvilleas. The leaves of golden-spotted large red bougainvillea are broadly ovate to broadly lanceolate, with leaf length up to 7 cm. The leaf margins have yellow-white spots, and the spots on new leaves are yellow and gradually change to yellow-white. The bracts are dark red, single-petaled, and nearly round.
3. California Gold bougainvillea
California Gold bougainvillea is a relatively popular yellow-flowered bougainvillea variety in recent years, and it has different colors in different seasons, mainly golden yellow, as well as orange-yellow, light yellow, etc. Generally, the market price of potted seedlings is about 2.5-18 yuan/plant. The characteristic of California Gold bougainvillea is also rapid growth and a strong plant shape. After flowering, it also looks very beautiful and is suitable for planting in courtyards.
4. Golden Heart two-color bougainvillea
The Golden Heart two-color variety is the most worthwhile classic bougainvillea variety to grow. The flower color changes unpredictably, either rose red, or all white, or all red, and sometimes it even produces the effect of half white and half red on the same flower or a lipstick effect.
The above is an introduction to the prices and characteristics of common bougainvillea varieties. Overall, there are many bougainvillea varieties, and most are also very common. Because of their high ornamental value, many people like to grow bougainvillea at home. Therefore, choosing a suitable bougainvillea is very important; it is not that the more precious the variety, the better.
Note: The above agricultural product price information comes from bulk wholesale quotations from production areas by Nongxun Network users (not market retail prices). The data is for reference only.
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