Bougainvillea californiana — (paper flower) bursts into vividly coloured bracts; it loves sun and is frost-sensitive.
Botanical name: Bougainvillea glabra
Position: Sun
Flowering: May–October
Height: 150–400 cm
Winter care: frost-tender (down to 2 °C) — overwinter in a bright, cool, frost-free place
Watering: let the compost dry halfway between waterings; it will not tolerate standing water. Never leave water in the saucer.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Form | Mini stem, Espalier, Pyramid |
| Dimensions | Ø 37 cm, Ø 20 cm, Ø 19 cm, Ø 30 cm, Ø 28 cm, Ø 21 cm |
