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Bougainvillea glabra 'Scarlet O'hara'
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. These flowers cover the plant with a mass of brilliant glowing rose-red colour for a long season. They attract butterflies and other insects. Planted 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
'Scarlet O'hara'
Common name
Paper flower
Family name
Nyctaginaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
4 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Water well in summer / keep dry in winter
Exposure
Avoid frosty sites / Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Climbers
Category
Long scandent stems or hooked thorns.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants