Lots of our shrubs/plants are sprouting green shoots – duranta, esperanza, hamelia, indian carnation. But we see no signs of life with bouganvillea. How long would you suggest waiting before we make a decision about removing it? Or maybe it’s just better to cut it back completely? Thanks!
Your bougainvillea is not going to sprout from any above ground limbs, so cut it back close to the ground. It is likely to sprout from the roots, many bougainvillea have just now started doing this.
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Donna M. Mehle says
Lots of our shrubs/plants are sprouting green shoots – duranta, esperanza, hamelia, indian carnation. But we see no signs of life with bouganvillea. How long would you suggest waiting before we make a decision about removing it? Or maybe it’s just better to cut it back completely? Thanks!
James Gill says
Your bougainvillea is not going to sprout from any above ground limbs, so cut it back close to the ground. It is likely to sprout from the roots, many bougainvillea have just now started doing this.