Description
Bougainvillea are tropical plants that enjoy hot, dry environments. They require little care/attention once they establish other than trimming to shape as required. Bougainvilleas will naturally climb nearby plants and supports. They also have large thorns which can make them tricky to handle or prune as they get larger. This makes them terrific for fences and larger properties to add extra security as they will be difficult to climb over.
| Botanical Name | Bougainvillea glabra |
| Common Name | Bougainvillea |
| Cultivar | Penelope |
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Classification |
Climbers and Creepers |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Tropical/Sub-tropical America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2 - 3 M |
| Width | 2 - 3 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-draining loamy soil with added soil conditioner |
| Water Requirement | Very drought-hardy once established in the ground. Will require summer water in pots. Will flower less if over-watered |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Time | Djilba (Early Spring) - Bunuru (Late Summer) |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic sap to humans and animals. Bougainvilleas have thorns which are sharp and can puncture skin. |
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