Pruning Bougainvilleas.

Bougainvillea 1 - Before Pruning →

I've had this Bougainvillea for about a few months.  

Bougainvillea 1 - Ater Pruning

I decided to prune this and grow it as a "standard".

Bougainvillea 2- Before Pruning →

I've had this Bougainvillea for about a few months. When I bought it, it did have a few white bracts.

Bougainvillea 2- After Pruning

I cut this Bougainvillea back to about 3-5 inches of growth remaining. This is the only one with white bracts.

Bougainvillea 3- Before Pruning →

I've had this Bougainvillea for a few months. When I bought it, it did have a few pink bracts.

Bougainvillea 3- After Pruning

I cut this Bougainvillea back to about 3-5 inches of growth remaining. I hated doing it, but I trusted that it would be worth it.

Bougainvillea 4 - Before Pruning →

I think this Bougainvillea is one that came back from last year. It's growing back very slowly.

Bougainvillea 4 - Pruning Wasn't Needed

I hope this girl starts growing.