{"product_id":"magenta-glory-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-glabra-magenta-glory","title":"Magenta Glory Bougainvillea - Bougainvillea glabra 'Magenta Glory'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagenta Glory Bougainvillea (\u003cem\u003eBougainvillea glabra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magenta Glory') is a medium-sized, cascading scrambler that flowers again and again in rich purple-red. It reaches 2m to 3m tall and 1m to 2m wide, far more manageable than many bougainvilleas, and it can be trained over a pergola, clipped into a hedge or let run as a groundcover. It wants warmth, sun and no frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of rich purple-red bracts come again and again through the warm months, rather than a single show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree jobs in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it over a pergola or arbour, clip it into hedging or use it as a groundcover on a sunny bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m to 3m by 1m to 2m it suits suburban gardens that cannot take a monster climber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tough plant once it has settled in, well suited to dry, sunny positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching stems spill over walls, banks and pergola edges in a flowing curtain.\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 Stake and support the stems as they grow, and tie in the strongest canes to train the framework. One plant per post is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart on a sunny slope and let the stems scramble. Prune after flowering to keep the cover dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clipped hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 1m apart and clip after each flush of colour. The thorns make it a good deterrent along a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magenta Glory Bougainvillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a warm position. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens, with a pot as the answer in cooler regions. Heat and sun are what drive the repeat flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter, in a sunny spot. Avoid low-lying ground where water sits after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first 12 months to establish a good root system, then ease off, because it is drought hardy. Support the stems as needed to train the growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep it in shape. Thorns are part of the package, so gloves and long sleeves are sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magenta Glory Bougainvillea as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm, sunny conditions. Stake it from the start and tie it in as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source tube stock from our grower, and it is not always available. A sold out tube just means the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\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\"\u003eThe bougainvillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bougainvillea-care-tips-how-to-keep-your-plant-thriving\"\u003eKeeping bougainvillea thriving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really use it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its scrambling, cascading stems cover a sunny bank well. Plant 1.5m apart, prune after flowering and keep out of foot traffic, since it is thorny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and does best where frost never visits. In cooler regions, grow it in a pot and shelter it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it as big as other bougainvilleas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. At 2m to 3m tall it is a medium-sized variety, well short of the giants such as Crimson Jewel or Mrs H. C. 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