Overview
Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Bougainvillea, part of the Nyctaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (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 x buttiana 'Ratana Red' is a climbing evergreen shrub cultivar within the Bougainvillea genus, known for its simple, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small tubular flowers surrounded by vibrant bracts. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but neutral in pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses in the UK, it is hardy to H2 and is best propagated by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings and layering. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
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 x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (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 x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (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 x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v)?
Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v) need?
Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v) hardy in the UK?
Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (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 x buttiana 'Ratana Red' (v)?
Semi-ripe cuttings, hardwood cuttings, layering.
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