Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bougainvillea hybrida Glowing Flame Paper Flower, Strawflower, Straw Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Climbing / Twining, Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
A hardy vigorous tropical climber known for its beautiful long lasting displays of brightly coloured flower bracts in the warmer months. Glowing Flame produces red-orange coloured flowers and has a variegated leaf. Perfect for climbing over garden arches or pergolas. Also make a great fast growing climber to cover fences.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Climber / Creeper, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Nyctaginaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: High, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High, Medium / Moderate
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