Overview
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' is a climbing evergreen shrub from the genus Bougainvillea, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant oval bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but well-drained and neutral in pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best cultivated in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings and layering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bougainvillea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering
- Pest resistance
- Whitefly, mealybug, aphid, red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters'?
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' need?
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Bougainvillea 'Pink Clusters'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
More in the Bougainvillea genus
- Bougainvillea 'La Jolla'
- Bougainvillea peruviana
- Bougainvillea peruviana 'Ecuador Pink'
- Bougainvillea pink-bracted
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Jamaica Red'
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Mahara' (d)
- Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v)
- Bougainvillea 'Elizabeth' (_spectabilis_ hybrid)