There is something striking about a bougainvillea in full bloom. It spills over walls, climbs balconies, and bursts into colour when everything else looks tired. But, the secret behind those bright clusters is not constant care. In fact, it is often the opposite.
A gardening creator, Tina from greenhousestudio.co, recently summed it up in a way that feels almost counterintuitive: “Stress it, starve it, cut it back.” It sounds harsh, but for bougainvillea, this tough-love approach is what brings out its best.
