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Bougainvillea 140MM

Bougainvillea

I am Bougainvillea. My family originated from South America.

Habit Groundcover - Long Flowering Window

Plant family Nyctaginaceae

I am a family of vigorous climbing plants with tiny flowers year round but am characterised by my showy bracts in a broad range of vibrant colours. I do best when provided with a structure to climb on like a trellis or pergola but will become a ground cover if not provided with something to climb. I come in a range of varieties some of which remain small and are suited to container planting and others bigger and more vigorous which will quickly cover a fence to create a colourful screening hedge. I respond well to pruning to the extent that I can be an interesting bonsai specimen. Hardy to most conditions but will perform at my best in full sun.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My prolific tiny white flowers have large bracts in a broad range of vibrant colours year round

I am a climbing plant with green or variegated foliage and will densely cover any suitable frame or support

Given a suitable support to climb I make an excellent colourful screen

Features

Ideal light: Full SunI do best in full sun with 6+ hours of direct sunlight

Height: 3m Width: 3m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Hardy, I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting. I tolerate most soils but enjoy good drainage

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Lavender, Purple, Red Orange Yellow White flowers Green, Variegated foliage Flowers Jan-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

Regular pruning will improve my density. I dislike strong fertilisers and excessive water

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Planting & care

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Ongoing care

Prune to control size and shape, and train or support climbing growth as needed.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning

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