Scientific Name
Bougainivillea spectabilis

Common Name
Bougainvillea; Paper flower
 

Hardiness: Tropical perennial grown as an annual or container plant
Growth Rate: --
Texture: --
Height: --
Exposure: Sun
Climbing Method: Curved thorns and quasi-twining stems
Flower/ Fruit: White, apricot, salmon, pink, red, purple, orange bracts
Comments: Prefers moderately fertile, organically rich soil that retains moisture but is not soggy; tolerant of coastal conditions; makes a good container plant; reduce water and fertilizer after flowering
Cultivars: Numerous
 
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