Description

Bougainvillea glabra “Blueberry Ice” – Plant

Bougainvillea glabra “Blueberry Ice” is a stunning ornamental flowering plant admired for its vibrant purple-magenta bracts and beautiful green-and-cream variegated foliage. Belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family, Bougainvillea is native to tropical South America. This outdoor flowering plant thrives in warm climates and full sunlight, making it perfect for home gardens, balconies, terraces, and landscape decoration.

Its speciality lies in its striking combination of colourful blooms and attractive variegated leaves, adding elegance to any outdoor space. Bougainvillea Blueberry Ice is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant that grows well in well-drained soil. It is ideal for decorative pots, garden borders, and landscaping, offering beautiful seasonal flowering and year-round foliage appeal.

Key Features

• Beautiful purple-magenta bracts with variegated foliage.

• Attractive green-and-cream coloured leaves.

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance flowering plant.

• Ideal for balconies, terraces, gardens, and landscaping.

• Adds vibrant colour and ornamental beauty to outdoor spaces.

   

Plantation

• Plant in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

• Choose a location receiving 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.

• Suitable for pots, garden beds, and decorative borders.

• Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.

   

Growing

• Thrives in warm, tropical and subtropical climates.

• Requires full sunlight for healthy growth and flowering.

• Grows as a climbing or spreading ornamental shrub.

• Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

• Avoid excessive watering and nitrogen-rich fertilizers.

   

Care

• Watering: Water moderately when the topsoil becomes dry.

• Sunlight: Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Soil: Use well-drained, fertile sandy-loam soil.

• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

• Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.