Bougainvillea glabra (Paper Flower, Bouggainvillea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus | Bougainvillea |
| Species | glabra |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Brazil, Peru, and southern Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires late season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 41 - 50 |
| Height | 5 m |
| Spread | 5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large cascading vine/shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Produces a variety of leaf shapes including globular, elliptical and cordite. |
| Landscape | Can be easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a standard in the landscape or in pots. Available in a variety of cultivars, so it is ideal for bonsai. |
| Propagation | May be grown from root cuttings and branch cuttings. Root cuttings should be planted in a shady area until they form additional roots. Half-ripened or old wood cuttings, 12 - 30 cm in length may be rooted from April to June. |
| Cultivation | Does best in dry conditions in full sun, warm weather and well drained soil to flower well. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Shiny, slightly hairy leaves. |
| Flower Description | Tiny flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colourful papery bracts, hence the name paper flower. Single and double flower forms are available. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are green with magenta bracts. Flowers are white. |
Photographs
Bougainvillea glabra, Form
Bougainvillea glabra, Leaf
Bougainvillea glabra, Flower
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