bougainvillea varieties nz
Looking for the most vibrant bougainvillea varieties NZ gardeners can grow? You’re in the right place. Bougainvilleas are admired across New Zealand for their spectacular colour, robust growth, and resistance to our changeable climate. No matter whether you want a striking wall of fuchsia blooms, a luminous fence border, or an eye-catching feature in your subtropical garden, there’s a bougainvillea variety perfect for your needs. Explore some of the finest bougainvilleas available to New Zealand gardeners, discover their differences, and find out how each can bring a burst of colour to your landscape.
Bougainvillea 'Panda'
Bougainvillea 'Panda' is a dwarf variety that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the summer, it bears outstanding, white flowers which contrast nicely with the variegated green and cream foliage. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Bougainvillea 'Panda' is commonly used as a small climber, added to mixed plantings, used as a groundcover, or planted anywhere the beauty of this plant can be enjoyed.
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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.
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