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Bougainvillea glabra 'Mary Palmer'
This climbing sub-tropical shrub is one of the showest plants available. It climbs by means of its thorns which spring through to autumn develop into flowers. The new leaf growth is a bronze colour. These flowers cover the plant with a mass of brilliant glowing magenta colour for a long season. They attract butterflies and other insects. Plant on the sunny side of a fence, pergola, trellis or old tree. Great for creating a 'fedge', a hedge supported by a fence.
Genus
Bougainvillea
Species
glabra
Cultivar
'Mary Palmer'
Common name
Paper flower
Family name
Nyctaginaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Water well in summer / keep dry in winter
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate light frost only
Paradise / Texture / Whimsical
Climbers
Category
Long scandent stems or hooked thorns.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants