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Variegated foliage of the butterdfly attractor Bouganvillea Brasiliensis 'Raspberry Ice' or
Variegated Paper
Flower |
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Bougainvillea Brasiliensis 'Raspberry Ice'
(Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice', Paper Flower)
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Origin: Brazil
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: Up to 4'
Spread: About 6'
Blooms: Magenta, year-round. Papery bracts surrounding true
flowers
Foliage:
Evergreen, variegated
Soil: Sandy loam
Water: Let dry between watering
Fertilizer: Bi-weekly with a balanced soluble fertilizer during
growth season
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Insects: Susceptible to mealy bugs and aphids
Uses: Container, groundcover, screening, accent, hanging basket,
xeriscaping
Caution: Long sharp spines on stems
Comments: Bougainvillea Brasiliensis 'Raspberry
Ice' or Variegated Paper Flower is a
brilliant looking tropical perennial vine that can be trained
as a shrub or grown as a beautiful climber on a trellis or pergola.
This care-free variegated climber will adorn a plain looking tree wih
abundance of magenta papery flowers if you simply let it
climb up on it. Bougainvillea Brasiliensis 'Raspberry Ice' attracts birds, bees and butterflies especially
the adult Zebra Longtail and Giant Swallowtail butterflies
love to feed on the nectar. Bougainvillea Brasiliensis 'Raspberry
Ice' is easily propagated from cuttings. Mulch well to protect plant from frost. Do a
hard prune before moving indoors for the Winter. Variegated Paper
Flower is an ideal plant to have for the xeriscaping garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-10 |
