Bougainvillea Salmon Velvet

‘Salmon Velvet’ Bougainvillea. This dazzling climber bursts with salmon-pink bracts from late spring through summer, thriving in Cape Town’s warm, coastal climate. Perfect for covering walls, fences, pergolas, or trained into standards, it’s a showstopper for any sunny garden. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and salt-resistant, it’s ideal for coastal gardens and water-wise landscaping. Bring vibrant colour and tropical flair to your garden with the resilient and ever-blooming Bougainvillea ‘Salmon Velvet’.

Why You’ll Love It

• Striking salmon-pink bracts that brighten up any space.
• Thrives in Cape Town’s sunny, coastal climate.
• Drought- and salt-tolerant, perfect for water-wise gardens.
• Versatile: train as a climber, hedge, or container specimen.
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Plant & Care

Plant in the sunniest spot you have, at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce as it matures (bougainvillea prefers slightly dry conditions). Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring for lush bracts. Protect from frost, but otherwise it’s a tough, low-maintenance beauty.

Did You Know?

Bougainvillea’s colourful “flowers” are actually papery bracts, modified leaves, that surround tiny white blooms. This clever trick makes them one of the most vibrant and long-lasting displays in the plant world