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Bougainvillea
Small Purple Flower Bougainvillea
Purple papery bracts bring colour to a sunny terrace. This compact shrub needs free drainage and enough space to reach around the thorny branches.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Feed during active growth, diluted according to the bottle label.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Small Purple Flower Bougainvillea · Bougainvillea
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Colour
- Purple papery bracts
- True flowers
- Small flowers within the bracts
- Stems
- Woody and thorny
- Habit
- Can grow beyond the supplied outline
- Drainage
- Avoid persistently wet roots
Hong Kong growing tips
- Balcony edges
- Keep the pot stable inside the railing
- Small canopy
- Leave access for watering under the foliage
- Rainy weeks
- Pause watering when the root ball stays wet
- New shoots
- Trim selectively after a colour display
- Neighbours
- Do not let taller plants shade its crown
- Thorns
- Leave clearance from chairs and hands
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Introduce full sun gradually after transport.
- Keep the root ball intact when repotting; choose a draining mix.
- Keep thorns away from paths and tie support gently if needed.
Care in Hong Kong
- Water checkAllow some drying, but do not force flowering by severe drought.
- Flowering shootsAvoid clipping every new shoot; flowering uses current growth.
- Colour cycleClear faded bracts; allow for quieter periods between displays.
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Grafted Green Lime Tree
A fruit-tree accent for another sunny spot; leave each crown its own light and watering access.
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Pencil Pine
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Frequently asked questions
Small Purple Flower Bougainvillea
Does “small” mean it never gets larger?
No. The name and current size do not promise a permanently miniature plant.
Can I hide it under a large tree?
Heavy shade reduces the sunny conditions it needs for a strong display.
How should I keep the bush tidy?
Shorten selected extended shoots after a display instead of cutting every tip continuously.
Can it share a wet planter with jasmine?
Separate pots give better control: their drying and watering needs can differ.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.