Paper Flower, Bougainvillea spectabilis ‘Pink’

FAMILY:
Nyctaginaceae

ORIGIN:
South America

DESCRIPTION:
At the thorn, colourful bracts are produced over a very small white flower; vine grows 22 – 40 ft.

CULTIVATION:
Feed with slow release nitrogen in spring; remove older canes; full sun

PROPAGATION:
Softwood or semi-ripe cutting or root layering

COMMENTS:
Climbs by hooking their thorns into supports