{"product_id":"crimson-jewel-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-glabra-crimson-jewel","title":"Crimson Jewel Bougainvillea - Bougainvillea glabra 'Crimson Jewel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Jewel Bougainvillea (\u003cem\u003eBougainvillea glabra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crimson Jewel') is a big, bold evergreen climber that throws out masses of deep crimson-red colour from spring right through to autumn. It grows 2m to 4m tall and can spread 4m to 10m wide, so it covers a fence, pergola or shed with ease, and its fresh new growth opens in burnt orange tones. Give it sun, drainage and a frost free position, and it does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crimson comes from papery bracts around tiny true flowers, and bracts hold their shade far longer than petals do. Expect colour from spring until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers big structures.\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous climber that clothes fences, pergolas, arbours and sheds, and hides what you would rather not see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant and unfussed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once settled it copes with dry spells, and it grows in poor soil and salty soil as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany ways to grow it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ramble it over a trellis or fence, train it up a pergola, clip it into a loose hedge or pop it in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush green leaves and burnt orange new growth make the plant handsome even between flushes of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and arbours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one at the base of each post and tie the long canes in along the beams. Within a few seasons it forms a roof of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and sheds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart along the line and let the stems scramble up wires or a trellis. It has plenty of reach, so allow for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 1.5m apart and clip after each flush of colour. The result is a loose, flowery barrier rather than a formal wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot with a strong support works on a sunny patio, kept smaller by pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crimson Jewel Bougainvillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a warm position, protected from heavy frost and harsh winter chills. It suits tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens. In cooler regions, grow it in a pot that can come under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, ideally with a little organic matter. Poor and salty soils are fine as long as water does not pool around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly but regularly for the first 12 months to build a good root system and leaf growth. After that it is drought tolerant. Mulch, and apply a slow release fertiliser: regular feeding improves flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering to hold the shape. Wear thick gloves, because bougainvilleas often carry small thorns, which are how they climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Crimson Jewel Bougainvillea as tube stock and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil, while the 200mm pots give you larger plants that start covering a trellis sooner. Give either a stake or small support from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower. If it is sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and you will be emailed the day it comes back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bougainvillea\"\u003eBrowse the full bougainvillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bougainvillea-care-tips-how-to-keep-your-plant-thriving\"\u003eBougainvillea care tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for fences and pergolas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little sun or pruning at the wrong time. Give it full sun, prune just after a flush, water lightly and feed regularly, since regular feeding improves flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and best kept to frost free gardens. In frost prone areas, grow it in a pot and move it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune after each flush and tie the long canes in along supports. For small spaces, a pot keeps it far more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790186283327,"sku":"BOU-GLA-CRIMSO-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790186348863,"sku":"BOU-GLA-CRIMSO-200MM-P6","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/crimson-jewel-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-glabra-crimson-jewel.jpg?v=1792195663","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/crimson-jewel-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-glabra-crimson-jewel","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}