How often to fertilize potted bougainvillea?

Question

How often can I fertilize potted bougainvillea? Mine were lovely & full and started drying out, whitening, and falling off about 1 month ago (before heat spell) and new flowers are NOT coming in. This is my 8' tall one (my small potted boogie doing fine!)

Caryn

San Rafael

Answer

Bougainvillea will blossom on new wood. Now that the first flower show has faded, a light shearing should stimulate some regrowth. After pruning, feed with an all-purpose fertilizer such as Maxsea 16-16-16 or E.B. Stone Organic All Purpose. It is on the tips of this new growth that new flowers will form.

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