Bougainvillea: Making Australia's Most Spectacular Climber Thrive

Climate RequirementsBougainvillea thrives in tropical and subtropical conditions but is surprisingly adaptable — it performs reasonably well in Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth when planted against a north or west-facing wall that provides heat and reflected warmth. It is frost-sensitive and will not tolerate Melbourne conditions without greenhouse protection.The Flowering Secret: Stress ItThe most common mistake is overwatering and overfeeding bougainvillea — this produces abundant green growth …