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 Scarlett O’hara
A stunning plant producing masses of colourful bracts
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Bougainvillea |
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Species | |
Varietry | Scarlett O'hara |
Common Name | Paper Flower |
Flower Colour | scarlet |
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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