Overwintering guide
How to overwinter golden glow bougainvillea
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — golden glow bougainvillea uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills golden glow bougainvillea in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and golden glow bougainvillea rots from the base.
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Overwintering golden glow bougainvillea — FAQ
Does golden glow bougainvillea need to come indoors for winter?
Golden Glow bougainvillea is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Golden Glow bougainvillea is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move golden glow bougainvillea for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water golden glow bougainvillea in winter?
Cut watering right back — golden glow bougainvillea uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills golden glow bougainvillea over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and golden glow bougainvillea rots from the base.