Bougainvillea glabra 'Alexandra' - 50 CM STEM C15

Description
The Paper flower 'Alexandra' (Bougainvillea glabra) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its pink flowers are star-shaped and appear from April to June. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Paper flower 'Alexandra' reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers or hanging baskets

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free hibernation at 10 to 15°C is required.

Growth
Climbing, overhanging. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
Fertilise: Every 2 weeks from March to the end of April.

Care
- Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season. - As soon as the temperatures no longer fall below 5°C, even at night, this plant can be taken outside. A shower with lukewarm water will remove dust and revitalise your favourite. A semi-shady spot out of direct sunlight is best to prevent leaf damage. If necessary, the plant can also be repotted outdoors in spring, which saves cleaning work indoors.

Flower
Bougainvillea glabra 'Alexandra' forms star-shaped, pink flowers from April.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, hanging basket, room, balcony/terrace