bougainvillea christchurch
If you’re searching for ways to add vibrant colour and a touch of the tropics to your Christchurch garden, bougainvillea is a stunning option. Known for their vivid bracts in shades of pink, purple, red, and orange, these resilient climbers bring year-round impact to patios, pergolas, and walls. Even in Christchurch’s cooler climate, it’s possible to enjoy the dramatic beauty of bougainvillea with a little planning and the right varieties.
Bougainvillea 'Magnifica Traillii'
Bougainvillea 'Magnifica Traillii', commonly known as Paper Flower, is a deciduous climber that produces masses of showy, deep purple flowers. In cool climates it flowers during summer only, but in warmer climates it may flower throughout the year and remain evergreen. The flowers are complemented with lush, dark green foliage, which generally develops yellow tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Bougainvillea 'Magnifica Traillii' is perfect for training over an arch or gazebo, or allowing to ramble along a fence. Where it doesn’t have a support structure, it will grow as a groundcover and can be used for planting on a bank or the like.
From $14.78
Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow'
Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' is a spectacular and colourful climber. This Bougainvillea features rich, purple flowers which are held amidst the lush foliage which is variegated green and cream. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide but is usually trimmed to control growth. Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' is perfect for training over an arch or gazebo or allowing to ramble along a fence. Where it doesn’t have a support structure it will grow as a colourful groundcover and can be used for planting on a bank or the like.
From $29.63
