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Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon’

Bougainvillea spp.
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Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’ (Bougainvillea spp.)

Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon’, also known as ‘Red Zed’, is a stunning compact variety that explodes with intense red bracts throughout the warmer months. With its manageable size and vivid colour, it’s a top choice for gardeners wanting maximum impact with minimal maintenance.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’

✔ Brilliant red colour - Produces vibrant red bracts that create a striking focal point.
✔ Compact and tidy growth - Easier to manage than traditional sprawling bougainvillea varieties.
✔ Extremely tough - Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil once established.
✔ Ideal for pots - Keeps a controlled shape and flowers heavily in containers.
✔ Low-maintenance showstopper - Delivers big colour with very little input.

🏡 How to Use Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’ in Your Garden

✅ Feature pot specimen - Perfect for adding dramatic colour to patios, balconies, and pool areas.
✅ Small flowering hedge - Can be lightly trimmed to create a colourful low hedge.
✅ Cascading over walls - Trails beautifully from raised beds or retaining walls.
✅ Tropical or Mediterranean garden styles - Complements palms, cycads, and architectural plants.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Spacing: Plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart for a striking hedge or dense mass of colour. For pots, adding multiple plants enhances fullness and instant impact.

  • Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.

  • Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this an easy-care plant.

❔ FAQs About Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’

How big does Red Dragon grow?
It typically reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres, with a spreading, naturally rounded shape.

Does it need full sun?
Yes, full sun is essential for producing strong flowering and bright red colour.

Can I keep it compact?
Absolutely, it responds very well to pruning and can be kept small and tidy.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it thrives in dry, hot climates with minimal watering.

Will it flower in a pot?
Yes, it performs exceptionally well in containers and produces flowers for much of the year.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create the perfect garden now, this vibrant red bougainvillea is selling fast!

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Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon’ - Bougainvillea spp.

$22.95 $35.95

Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’ (Bougainvillea spp.)

Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon’, also known as ‘Red Zed’, is a stunning compact variety that explodes with intense red bracts throughout the warmer months. With its manageable size and vivid colour, it’s a top choice for gardeners wanting maximum impact with minimal maintenance.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’

✔ Brilliant red colour - Produces vibrant red bracts that create a striking focal point.
✔ Compact and tidy growth - Easier to manage than traditional sprawling bougainvillea varieties.
✔ Extremely tough - Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil once established.
✔ Ideal for pots - Keeps a controlled shape and flowers heavily in containers.
✔ Low-maintenance showstopper - Delivers big colour with very little input.

🏡 How to Use Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’ in Your Garden

✅ Feature pot specimen - Perfect for adding dramatic colour to patios, balconies, and pool areas.
✅ Small flowering hedge - Can be lightly trimmed to create a colourful low hedge.
✅ Cascading over walls - Trails beautifully from raised beds or retaining walls.
✅ Tropical or Mediterranean garden styles - Complements palms, cycads, and architectural plants.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

❔ FAQs About Bougainvillea ‘Red Dragon / Red Zed’

How big does Red Dragon grow?
It typically reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres, with a spreading, naturally rounded shape.

Does it need full sun?
Yes, full sun is essential for producing strong flowering and bright red colour.

Can I keep it compact?
Absolutely, it responds very well to pruning and can be kept small and tidy.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it thrives in dry, hot climates with minimal watering.

Will it flower in a pot?
Yes, it performs exceptionally well in containers and produces flowers for much of the year.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create the perfect garden now, this vibrant red bougainvillea is selling fast!

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