Bouvardia

Common Names: Bouvardia

Bouvardia can have single or double star-like blooms that open from tubular necks. Thin, branching stems open up to clusters of blooming florets. Leaves are bright green and pointed. Bouvardia comes in white, pink, salmon, and red and lives one to two weeks. The dainty flowers and soft colors bestow an air of femininity wherever they make an appearance.

Care TipsCut the stems at a slant with a sharp knife and don't forget to use the special flower food usually provided for bouvardia. They are particularly prone to water loss and should not be left out of water. If you do not have the special flower food, recut the stems frequently and remove excess foliage.

VarietiesPresident Garfield (double pink); President Cleveland (single red); Dazzler (single scarlet); Alfred Neuner (double white); Princess of Wales (single pink); Humboldtii (white, very fragrant); Humboldtii Albatross (large, white flowers); Giant Pink (salmon-rose); Christmas Red (scarlet).