Bougainvillea or Paper Flower
(Bougainvillea glabra)

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These spectacular climbing shrubs have glorious flower displays with a range of colours and dark green foliage. Originating from Brazil, they are surprisingly very drought tolerant but cannot withstand repeated frosts and require well-drained soils.

Type
Exotic
Maintenance
High
Water use
Minimal
Lifecycle
Perennial
Container
One
Size
Climbers
Foliage
Evergreen
Zones
Moist tropical, Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers
Soils
Sandy, Loam, Clay
Tolerances
Wind
Regions
Yarra Valley Water plants, Water efficient plants, Alice Water Smart
Shade levels
Full sun
Flowering seasons
Summer, Autumn
Gardens
Subtropical