Tips for Producing Sunvillea Bougainvilleas
S UNTORY has revolutionized another genus, bougain- villea, reining it in and making it more manageable as a blooming potted plant. Sunvillea bougainvilleas debuted at the Tropical Plant Industry Exposition in 2011 and were a big hit, winning the Best New Flowering Plant Award based on attendee votes. That same year, Sunvil-
lea was a finalist for Green- house Grower’s Reader’s Choice Award after receiv- ing the most votes in the “Best of the Rest” category.
Mini But Mighty Sunvilleas are miniature bougainvilleas that bloom im- mediately, even in the liner stage. Because Sunvilleas are genetically dwarf, no plant growth regulators are required. Plants are compact and tight with dense foliage and available in three colors: • Rose – a deep pink that’s almost magenta • Pink – light salmon-pink • Cream – yellowish cream bracts with hints of deeper yellow In contrast to typical bougainvilleas, the controlled growth makes more pre- sentations possible, including small pot sizes. General Culture When potting rooted cuttings, do not let plugs dry out to the point of wilt until plants are well rooted in three to four weeks. Use potting media that drains well with good aeration. Sunvilleas prefer full sun, so keep light levels high to moderate, between 5,000 and 8,000 footcandles. Maintain moderately moist soil. Never let pots sit in water. Allocate enough space for each plant to avoid contacting the leaves of another plant.
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Suntory Spring Production Guide
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