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Bougainvillea glabra 'Scarlet O'hara'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

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

Garden Style

Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Climbers