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Bougainvillea ‘Alexandra’ is a cultivar within the bougainvillea family with intense purple to magenta bracts.This variety stands out not only for its vibrant hues but also for its versatility in landscaping and garden design. While the exact origins of ‘Alexandra’ might be less documented than its beauty, like many bougainvillea cultivars, it likely resulted from … Read more
The Bougainvillea ‘Golden Gate’ is a cultivar with vibrant, golden-yellow bracts. It’s a popular choice for gardens and landscapes due to its cheerful color and vigorous growth. The ‘Golden Gate’ variety is a fast-growing climber that can reach impressive heights. It is ideal for covering walls, fences, or arbors. Its spreading habit creates a dense … Read more
Bougainvillea peruviana is a species of the flowering plant genus Bougainvillea, which is part of the Nyctaginaceae family. It’s a woody vine with a sprawling or climbing habit, often used in gardens to cover walls, fences, or trellises. The leaves are green, ovate to elliptic in shape. What most people refer to as the “flowers” … Read more
Bougainvillea ‘San Diego Red’ is a highly popular cultivar of Bougainvillea, known for its striking deep red bracts and vigorous growth habit. It is favored in warm climates for its bold color and ability to thrive in challenging environments. Characteristics Bracts and Flowers Foliage Growth Habit Blooming Season Hardiness Cultivation
Bougainvillea glabra, commonly known as “Paper Flower,” is a highly popular species within the Bougainvillea genus. It is characterised by sleek, slender appearance and delicate bracts. Unlike Bougainvillea spectabilis, it tends to have a more compact growth habit and smaller bracts. It also has fewer thorns or may be thornless. The bracts are generally smaller … Read more
Bougainvillea spectabilis, often referred to as the Great Bougainvillea, is one of the most popular and iconic species of Bougainvillea. It’s characterized by vibrant, showy bracts that come in a range of colors, including magenta, purple, crimson, and occasionally white. Characteristics Cultivation
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a popular hybrid cultivar known for its striking bright magenta-red bracts. It’s one of the most vigorous and fast-growing Bougainvillea varieties, often used in landscaping for its bold color and ability to thrive in hot, dry climates. Characteristics Cultivation
Mandevilla is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It was first described as a genus in 1840. A common name is rocktrumpet. Mandevilla species are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. Most Mandevilla species are vigorous climbers, using twining … Read more
Mandevilla Mandevilla and Bougainvillea are both beloved for their vibrant blooms and ability to transform any garden space with their lush, colorful presence, yet they differ in several notable ways, starting from their origins to their care requirements. Both mandevilla (Mandevilla spp.), known as Chilean jasmine, and bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis) are tropical vines. They are … Read more
Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the four o’ clock family, Nyctaginaceae. They are native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Argentina. There are between 4 and 22 species in the genus. The inflorescence consists of large colourful sepal-like bracts which surround three simple waxy flowers, gaining popularity for the plant as an ornamental. The plant was first discovered by … Read more