Name: Bougainvillea glabra (Paperflower) - Multiple Colours
Brand: The Australian Plant Shop
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Bougainvillea glabra (Paperflower) - Multiple Colours

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Bougainvillea glabra – Bring vibrant, tropical beauty to your garden or patio with this stunning, low-maintenance flowering shrub! Known for its vibrant, papery bracts in shades of pink, purple, magenta, and white, Bougainvillea glabra is an instant showstopper. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for hot, dry climates or coastal gardens.

This fast-growing, evergreen plant is incredibly versatile – whether you choose to let it climb, cover the ground, or hang in a basket, it adds bold color and a tropical flair to any space. With minimal care required once established, Bougainvillea glabra will reward you with long-lasting blooms throughout the spring and summer months, with occasional flowers in winter!

Plant Characteristics:

Type: Evergreen shrub, can be grown as a climber or ground cover
Height: 1.5 - 3 meters
Width: 1 - 2 meters
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
Flowering: Spring to fall, occasional winter blooms

Growing Tips:

Prune regularly to promote more blooms and maintain shape
Water deeply but infrequently once established
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season for optimal flowering

Add Bougainvillea glabra to your garden today and enjoy year-round color and a tropical touch with this stunning, easy-care beauty! Perfect for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact plant that will create a lasting impression.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency: Bougainvilleas thrive with deep watering every three or four weeks rather than frequent shallow waterings. They like getting dry between watering. Overwatering will reduce blooms.

Soil: Not fussy about soil type as long as it is well-draining.

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Two points to consider when fertilizing bougainvilleas:
1. Too much nitrogen will result in extensive leaf growth but reduced flowering.
2. Potash or potassium is essential for heaving blooming - you can use a hibiscus fertiliser.

External links to more info:

Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally trouble free

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 3 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Pink, orange

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: All year

Fruit: No

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