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Drought-tolerant and floriferous, creates spectacular colour displays. Bougainvillea glabra (Paperflower) is a vigorous evergreen climbing shrub native to Brazil and Peru. The actual flowers are tiny and white, but they are surrounded by showy, papery pink/magenta bracts (modified leaves) that create the stunning color display. Features thorny stems and glossy green leaves. Blooms most of the year in tropical regions with peak flowering spring through fall. Excellent for trellises, walls, pergolas, containers, and bonsai. Very low maintenance once established. Named after French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville who discovered it in Brazil in 1768.

- **Watering:** Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. - **Lighting:** Place in full sun or partial shade to maintain healthy growth and vibrant colors. - **Pruning:** Prune regularly to control size and encourage bushy growth. Remove dead or diseased branches.

### Potting & Planting Instructions for Pink Bougainvillea 1. **Container Selection**: Choose a terracotta, ceramic, or nursery pot with generous drainage holes at the base. 2. **Soil Mix Recipe**: Use Well-draining garden soil enriched with 30% organic vermicompost. Adding a layer of coarse gravel or leca at the bottom enhances oxygenation. 3. **Planting Depth**: Position the plant at the exact same root collar depth as in its nursery container. Avoid burying stems too deep. 4. **Initial Settling**: After potting, water thoroughly until water drains freely, then place in bright indirect light for 3–5 days to acclimatize before moving to full sun.

Harvest mature stems/leaves as needed using clean sterilized pruning shears.

Origin Country

Brazil and Peru (South America)

Climate Zone

USDA 9-11

Alternative Names

Paperflower, Lesser Bougainvillea

Plant Age

Flowers in first year from cuttings

Pot Size

Large container with trellis/support structure

Mature Height

Climbing 15+ ft

Mature Width

6-10 feet (1.8-3.0 meters)

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Mix

Well-drained

Germination

Not typically grown from seed (propagated by cuttings)

Blooming Season

Spring through fall (peak in warmer months); year-round in tropical climates

Fruiting Season

Not grown for fruit (small achenes rarely produced)

Flower Color

Pink/magenta bracts (true flowers are tiny white tubular)

Fruit Color

Not ornamental (small achene)

Yield / Year

Continuous seasonal flowering and vigorous foliage

Lifespan

Many years as perennial vine; decades with proper care

Rootstock

Grown from cuttings (not grafted)

Toxicity Info

Mildly toxic to pets - sap can cause skin irritation; thorns can cause physical injury. Not toxic to humans if ingested but may cause mild stomach upset in animals.