Paperflower

The bougainvillea that covers walls and rooftops across the region, its colour coming not from flowers but from papery bracts that hold for months. Ruthlessly drought tolerant and genuinely spectacular at scale.

Blooming season

Spring to autumn

Flower colour

Magenta, purple, pink, orange or white bracts

How to care

Full sun and sharply drained soil, and then a degree of neglect: bougainvillea flowers best when kept slightly dry and lean, while rich soil and generous water produce nothing but leaf. Water deeply but infrequently once established. Prune after each flowering flush to shape and stimulate the next. Roots are brittle, so disturb the root ball as little as possible when planting. Thorned, so site with care.

Available in small, medium, large. Exact pot size and plant height are confirmed when we reply to your order.