Bougainvillea in Dubai

الجهنمية (بوغانفيليا)

Bougainvillea spectabilis

The most popular flowering climber in Dubai. Available in pink, red, orange, white and mixed colours, supplied on bamboo stakes, as a bush or trained on a trellis.

Height

1 m – 4 m (can be trained higher on walls)

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate — drip irrigation recommended

Flowering

Almost all year in Dubai's climate

Best used for

• Villa boundary walls
• Pergolas and gates
• Colour hedges
• Large pots

Care in Dubai's climate

• Keep in full sun for the strongest flower colour.
• Trim after each flowering flush to keep the shape dense.
• Do not over-water — bougainvillea flowers better when kept slightly dry.
• Feed with a flowering fertilizer every 4–6 weeks.