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Bougainvillea glabra is an evergreen climbing plant with thorny stems, native to South America. In Britain it's grown as a houseplant, typically in sunny, humid conservatories and greenhouses, where conditions mimic those of its native subtropical habitat. However it can also be grown in containers or hanging baskets as a summer annual.
Also known as San Diego Red, the strong vine-like habit of Bougainvillea 'Scarlet O'Hara' bears masses of deep magenta-red flower-like bracts.
For best results grow in a large container, which you can move outside in summer. When pruning, cut back side shoots to three to four buds. Feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser when it comes into growth in spring, followed by a potash-rich fertiliser when the flower buds appear. Protect from frost and water sparingly in winter.
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Bougainvillea ‘Scarlet o'hara’ and wildlife
Bougainvillea ‘Scarlet o'hara’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Bougainvillea ‘Scarlet o'hara’ poisonous?
Bougainvillea ‘Scarlet o'hara’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Bougainvillea 'Scarlet O'Hara'
