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If you’re looking to buy bougainvillea in New Zealand, you’re about to welcome a riot of colour and tropical flair into your garden. Bougainvilleas are famed for their vibrant bracts, hardy nature, and ability to thrive in our climate. Whether you’re after a classic climbing variety to cover a fence, or a striking feature for pots and pergolas, there’s a bougainvillea to match your vision. Our nursery offers a diverse selection of healthy plants, grown right here in New Zealand and ready to flourish in your garden.

Bougainvillea 'Krishna' light purple flower.

Bougainvillea 'Krishna'

4.7 from 3 customers

Bougainvillea 'Krishna' is a dwarf variety that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the summer, it bears impressive, light purple flowers, and these are complemented by lush, green foliage. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall with a support structure.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Arches, Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold' yellow-orange flowers against dark green foliage.

Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Gold'

5 from 6 customers

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Gold’ is a striking and hardy climber that bursts into brilliant golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. This tropical beauty brings a radiant, sun-drenched glow to New Zealand gardens and thrives in full sun.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook' elegant blue flower.
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Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)

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A Radermachera sinica (Canton Lace) plant with lush and glossy, dark green foliage.
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Bougainvillea 'Blueberry Ice'

Bougainvillea 'Blueberry Ice' is a colourful evergreen to semi evergreen climber valued for its striking variegated foliage and vibrant flower...

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Bougainvillea Nonya plant with pink flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Nonya'

Bougainvillea 'Nonya' is a dwarf variety of Bougainvillea that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the...

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Bougainvillea 'Carmencita' hot-pink flowers as a large cluster.
Bougainvillea 'Carmencita'

Bougainvillea ‘Carmencita’ is a spectacular climbing plant that produces masses of rich crimson-red bracts, adding bold tropical colour to New...

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Bougainvillea 'Salsa' red flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Salsa'

Bougainvillea ‘Salsa’ is a vibrant and eye-catching climbing plant that produces an explosion of fiery red and magenta bracts through the warmer...

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Bougainvillea 'Plum Crazy' pink-purple flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Plum Crazy'

Bougainvillea ‘Plum Crazy’ is a breathtaking variety that bursts with rich purple-plum bracts, adding dramatic colour and tropical flair to New...

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Bougainvillea 'Serenity' white flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Serenity'

Bougainvillea ‘Serenity’ is an elegant and colourful climbing plant that produces masses of soft pink-lavender bracts, creating a calming and...

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Masses of Bougainvillea bambino 'Pedro' red flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Pedro'

Bougainvillea ‘Pedro’ is a vibrant and hardy climbing plant that produces masses of deep magenta-red bracts through the warmer months. Its bold...

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Bougainvillea 'Pretty Purple' flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Pretty Purple'

Bougainvillea ‘Pretty Purple’ is a dazzling climber that produces masses of vibrant purple bracts over many months, bringing tropical colour and...

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Bougainvillea 'Quite White' plant with white flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Quite White'

Bougainvillea ‘Quite White’ is a stunning climbing plant that showcases masses of pure white bracts, creating a striking display against its deep...

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Bougainvillea 'Bambino Zuki' plant with purple-red flowers and variegated leaves.
Bougainvillea 'Zuki'

Bougainvillea ‘Zuki’ is a stunning, compact climbing plant that produces a spectacular display of bright pink to magenta bracts for much of the year...

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Bougainvillea 'Ciata' plant with orange flowers and lush foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Ciata'

Bougainvillea ‘Ciata’ is a vibrant and hardy climbing plant that produces a spectacular display of magenta to pink bracts throughout the warmer...

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Bougainvillea 'Killie Campbell' plant with masses of pink-purple flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Killie Campbell'

Bougainvillea ‘Killie Campbell’ is a stunning, fast-growing climber that bursts into vivid shades of orange and pink throughout the warmer months...

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Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' pink flowers with variegated and cream foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow'

Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' is a spectacular and colourful climber. This Bougainvillea features rich, purple flowers which are held amidst the...

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Bougainvillea Bridal Bouquet with white flowers blushed with pink.
Bougainvillea 'Bridal Bouquet'

Bougainvillea ‘Bridal Bouquet’ is a graceful and elegant climbing plant that produces masses of pure white bracts, creating a stunning and refined...

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Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' purple-pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for...

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Bougainvillea Golden Doubloon double orange flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Golden Doubloon'

Bougainvillea ‘Golden Doubloon’ is a radiant climbing plant that produces masses of bright golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. Its...

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Bougainvillea 'Panda' plant with white flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Panda'

Bougainvillea 'Panda' is a dwarf variety that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the summer, it bears...

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Bougainvillea 'Tango' orange-pink flowers along with green foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Tango'

Bougainvillea ‘Tango’ is a bold and vibrant climbing plant that produces an abundance of striking orange-red bracts through the warmer months. This...

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A Bougainvillea glabra plant with masses of pink flowers.
Bougainvillea glabra

Bougainvillea glabra is a spectacular and colourful, fast-growing climber. This specimen produces multi-coloured flowers in clusters surrounded by...

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Bougainvillea 'Saffron' yellow flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Saffron'

Bougainvillea ‘Saffron’ is a radiant and hardy climbing plant that produces masses of glowing golden-orange bracts through the warmer months. This...

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Bougainvillea 'Pink Patch' pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Pink Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Pink Patch’ is a vibrant and compact variety that produces masses of bright pink bracts, creating a dazzling tropical display. Perfect...

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Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange' flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange'

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Orange’ is a stunning and vigorous climber that produces a brilliant display of fiery orange bracts throughout the warmer...

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Bougainvillea 'Bambino Little Guy' plant with masses of dark purple flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Little Guy'

Bougainvillea 'Little Guy' is a dwarf variety that grows compactly with few thorns, yet produces impressive flowers. Throughout the summer, it bears...

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Bougainvillea 'Krishna'

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Why Buy Bougainvillea for Your Garden

Bougainvillea is the ultimate statement plant, prized for its generosity of colour and resilience. These vigorous climbers can easily transform bland walls, fences, and trellises into breathtaking displays of pink, purple, orange, or white. Once established, bougainvillea are drought-tolerant and low maintenance, making them a favourite for gardeners from Auckland to Otago. Whether you need to brighten a balcony, cover an eyesore, or attract pollinators, buying bougainvillea provides year-round rewards.

Bougainvillea Varieties Available

We stock a beautiful range of carefully selected bougainvillea cultivars, each with their unique charm. Choose from stunning options like:

Explore each variety and find the ideal bougainvillea for your project.

Planting and Care Tips

When you buy bougainvillea from us, you’re investing in a hardy and rewarding plant. For the best results, plant your bougainvillea in a sunny, well-drained spot. These climbers thrive with regular watering during establishment, but once settled in, they’re impressively drought-resistant. A free-draining mix and a touch of slow-release fertiliser in spring goes a long way. Prune after flowering to shape your plant and encourage even more stunning displays next season.

For container growing, choose a large pot and sturdy trellis support. Bougainvilleas also shine as feature shrubs or cascading plants in hanging baskets.

Order Your Bougainvillea Today

Ready to inject lasting colour and energy into your garden? Buy bougainvillea now and enjoy doorstep delivery of healthy, vibrant plants. Our expert team is always here to help you select the perfect variety, answer your garden questions, and ensure your new bougainvillea thrives. Browse our full bougainvillea collection online and get ready to transform your outdoor space with these stunning climbers.

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