Bougainvillea (paper flower) bursts into vividly coloured bracts; it loves sun and is frost-sensitive.
Bougainvillea (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.
Available sizes: bush, Ø 17 cm (cod 4039306) · bush, Ø 18 cm (cod 4039801) · standard, Ø 19 cm (cod 4042184) · espalier, Ø 17 cm (cod 4039290) · pyramid, Ø 19 cm (cod 4039948) · pyramid, Ø 30 cm (cod 4042061)
| Life cycle | Peren, Pot |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Overwinter indoors |