Leggy bourgainvillea

suehud

I was given a small bourgainvillea in a pot during the summer.  I brought it indoors when the weather turned cold but it has almost doubled in height over the last couple of months and is very leggy.  Should I leave it alone until next spring, or can I trim now?

Grannybee

I only have experience of bougainvillea in warmer countries, but they are climbing plants. We had one which grew up and over our 3 metre wall. I never cut it back...sorry this doesn't answer your question really. I know it needs protecting from frost in UK. Perhaps better  kept in a cool conservatory to limit the growth?

suehud

Thanks, Grannybee.  I'm in Eastern France and the temperatures are due to drop to below freezing this week.  I'll try moving the plant into the garage for a while -  I don't want it to outstrip itself before the spring!!