Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra'
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Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra'
- With its attractive purple bracts surrounding white tubular blooms, 'Alexandra' is a bougainvillea of real distinction. It's semi-evergreen, too, retaining its foliage year-round in milder climes.
- Growing to just three metres or so, this is a relatively compact climber that boasts an attractive bushy, shrubby habit. Train it up an obelisk or archway on a sunny patio.
- 'Alexandra' is a particularly free-flowering plant, sporting its blooms in abundance throughout the summer months. The flowers contrast nicely with the plant's lovely oval foliage.
- Low-maintenance and straightforward to grow, the only major care requirement is moving bougainvilleas inside over winter, as they're tropical plants that won't survive wintering outdoors.
- Did you know? This plant genus was named after Frenchman, Louis Antoine de Bougainville, who recorded the plant's 'discovery' in Brazil, in the 18th century.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' can be grown in a large pot or container (minimum 40 cm deep) with adequate drainage and a suitable support structure.
How big does it get?
Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' can grow to a height of 4 to 8 metres, depending on the climate and support provided.
How much sunlight does this need?
Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' prefers a well-drained, fertile soil and requires a warm environment above 10°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' requires moderate watering, aiming for about 2.5 centimetres of water per week to maintain evenly moist soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
Purple Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' benefits from regular pruning, removing dead or crossing stems and cutting back by about 15 to 30 centimetres to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Bougainvillea 'Alexandra' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender and can only tolerate temperatures from 1°C to 5°C, requiring it to be overwintered indoors or in a heated greenhouse in the UK.
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