which compost is the best and are they worth the hassle of trying to keep them through the winter?
What are the best conditions for bougainvilleas inside for winter?
Take them into a conservatory or very light room, water sparingly and try not to overheat. These are Medieterranean plants that live outside in winter so are exposed to rain, cool weather but not frosts, and also lots of sunshine. They are not difficult to keep and are extremely tolerant of being treated badly, but central heating and poor light will kill them. If you have a greenhouse that is frost free they should be OK in there. Good luck next year, plant them out when the last of the frosts are finished.
Reply:Are you in the UK?
if so, my friend has 2 bougainvilleas in Winsdor. She Takes them inside, with light minimum water and usual potting compost mix providing good drainage.
Avoid central heating, warm air heating etc.
Reply:Just keep them in a frost free green house or conservatory over winter. Prune them back to about half their stem length, two thirds if very large. Keep their soil on the dry side until new growth starts showing in the spring.
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