Overview
Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) 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 (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' is a climbing evergreen shrub belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. Like other Bougainvillea, it features simple, oval-shaped leaves and small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant oval bracts. This cultivar is suited to full sun and a south-facing, sheltered aspect, thriving in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is best grown in conservatories or greenhouses, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation can be done via semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings and layering.
About the genus
Bougainvillea is a genus of thorny ornamental vines, bushes, and trees belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. They are native to the tropical forests of South America. There are between 4 and 22 species in the genus.
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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 (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) 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 (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v)
- 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 (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v)?
Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) need?
Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v) 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 (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Mary Palmer Variegated' (v)?
Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
