Bambino (Mini) Bougainvilleas

A quick Blip today so you guessed it another flower from our garden.

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We love bougainvilleas but the normal variety runs rampant in most gardens if let go! So we went for the Bambino - Only growing to about 1.5 metres this new "mini" variety was introduced in Australia in 1997.

They can be used in the garden in essentially the same way as a flowering azalea or a rose but with the advantage that, unlike roses or azaleas, bougainvilleas thrive in tropical climates. They are also suited to growing in a large pot or hanging basket.

So enjoy - we are heading into Sydney for a few days to take in the Vivid laser light show on the Opera House and other spots.