Dr Rao Variegated Red Bougainvillea Plant

Description

About the Plant

The Dr Rao Variegated Red Bougainvillea is a beautiful ornamental variety known for its eye-catching red papery bracts and attractive variegated foliage. It blooms abundantly in warm climates and is ideal for adding year-round beauty to home gardens, landscapes, and container gardening.

Plant Features

• ❤️ Brilliant red blooms
• 🌿 Attractive green & cream variegated foliage
• ☀️ Thrives in full sunlight
• 💧 Drought tolerant once established
• 🪴 Suitable for pots and containers
• 🏡 Perfect for balconies, terraces, pergolas, fences & garden walls
• 🦋 Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• 🌸 Long flowering season

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight: Full Sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Watering: Water when the topsoil feels dry. Avoid overwatering.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter.

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced flowering fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning: Prune after flowering to encourage bushier growth and continuous blooming.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Bougainvillea glabra ‘Dr Rao’
• Common Name: Dr Rao Variegated Red Bougainvillea
• Plant Type: Flowering Climber
• Flower Color: Red
• Foliage: Green with Cream Variegation
• Plant Height: 1–2 ft (at delivery, may vary)
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Maintenance: Easy