Paper Flower. A stunning plant producing masses of colourful bracts. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to September. Bright room with some direct sunlight and Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Bougainvillea glabra
A stunning plant producing masses of colourful bracts
Additional information
| Generic | Bougainvillea |
|---|---|
| Species | glabra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Paper Flower |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight, Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Late Summer |
| Pests and diseases | Whiteflies, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Dead heading |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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