Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bougainvillea hybrida Orange Glory Paper Flower, Strawflower, Straw Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Climbing / Twining, Horizontal Branching, Shrub Like, Spreading, Upright
Description:
A tropical hardy fast growing climber which bears masses of burnt orange flowers prolifically throughout the warmer months. A medium growing Bougainvillea can reach heights of 10m but can be kept substantially smaller by pruning. Perfect for a climber along and over fences or any garden structures.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Coastal Garden, Feature, 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: Orange
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: Medium / Moderate
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