• Wide angle shot of a greenhouse filled with various Bougainvillea plants in full bloom, featuring cascades of pink, purple, and red flowers, ideal for decorative outdoor plantings and garden accents.
  • Close-up view of a nursery with Bougainvillea plants displaying a rich palette of blooms from yellow to pink and red, arranged along a greenhouse pathway, highlighting their suitability for vertical gardening.
  • Diverse array of Bougainvillea plants in nursery pots, showcasing a vibrant mix of white, pink, and purple flowers intertwined with lush green leaves, suitable for bright, sunny gardens.
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Bougainvillea (Assorted)

Bougainvillea (Assorted)

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Why we love this plant!

A resilient and striking climber, Bougainvillea thrives in South East Queensland’s warm climate. Different varieties produce vibrant bracts in shades of pink, red, orange, and purple. It provides shelter and nesting spots for small birds, while its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators. A good option for covering fences, pergolas, or creating colourful hedging in sun-drenched gardens.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Moderate watering; allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Good to Know:

  • Attractive to Honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds are drawn to the vibrant bracts.

Plant Details
Common uses: Privacy screening, Border planting, Container growing, Seasonal colour, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Feature plant, Textural interest, Wow! factor, and Trailing plant
Expected Height Range: 1 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 2 m - 5 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun
Flower Season/s: Summer and Spring
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to South America, particularly Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina, bougainvilleas thrive in tropical and subtropical regions. They are commonly found in equatorial areas with consistent day and night lengths, flourishing in full sunlight and well-drained soils. In their natural habitat, they often grow in open, arid environments and are well-adapted to withstand periods of drought.
Leaf information: Small to medium, ovate green leaves with a slightly glossy surface and a soft texture.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils and thrives in moderately dry to moist conditions, tolerating low-fertility soils as long as drainage is good.
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