Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m to 6m
Mature Width: 2m to 5m
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (fast).
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea 'Purple Cascade' is an evergreen climber with vivid purple bracts and a naturally trailing habit. Rather than pushing straight up, the canes arch over and hang, which is where the name comes from. Foliage is broad and mid-green, and the bract colour deepens in strong direct light through the warmer months.
Give it full sun and soil that drains freely, since it will not tolerate waterlogging or heavy clay. Frost sensitive by nature, it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones, or on a protected wall in Mediterranean climates. Once established it is genuinely drought tolerant. Canes extend one to two metres a year, so allow room.
Plant it on top of a retaining wall, along an elevated garden bed or in a raised planter where the growth can spill down a face. It also drapes well from a pergola beam or a balcony edge. Where a blank vertical surface needs covering from above, this is a direct way to do it.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
What is Bougainvillea 'Purple Cascade'?
'Purple Cascade' is an evergreen bougainvillea grown for vivid purple bracts and a trailing, arching habit. Rather than climbing upright, the canes bend over and hang, which is where the name comes from. Foliage is broad and mid-green, and the bract colour intensifies in strong direct light.
How big does Purple Cascade grow?
Trained upwards it will climb 4 to 6 metres, and it spreads or trails 3 to 5 metres wide. Allowed to cascade from a wall or planter it can hang two to three metres down a face. Pruning keeps it to whatever scale you need, and it responds well to being cut back hard.
How fast does it grow?
Quickly, at one to two metres of new cane a year in warm conditions with full sun. A plant on top of a retaining wall can drape a good stretch of that face within two summers. Growth pauses over winter and picks up as temperatures rise, so most extension happens between spring and autumn.
When does it flower?
The heaviest displays come in spring, September to November, and again in autumn, March to May. In tropical and subtropical gardens colour can persist through much of the year. Bract production is driven by bright light and a slightly dry root zone, so keep watering restrained once the plant is established.
Can it be grown over a retaining wall or in a raised planter?
That is exactly where it does its best work. Planted at the top of a wall or in an elevated bed, the trailing canes fall over the edge and cover the face in colour. Make sure the planter drains freely, as the one condition it will not tolerate is a root zone that stays wet.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes. Once established it is very drought tolerant and will hold on through long dry periods without irrigation. A slightly dry root zone actually improves bract colour and density. Water deeply during the first year to get the roots down, then reduce to occasional deep soakings during extended heat.
How do I prune and care for Purple Cascade?
Cut back after each flowering flush, shortening spent canes to a framework and removing anything tangled or dead. Wear gloves, as the canes are thorny. Feed lightly in early spring with a low-nitrogen fertiliser and avoid rich mulches against the stem. Keep water up only during establishment, then let the plant run lean.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea works in an:
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Evergreen or Deciduous?
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m to 6m
Mature Width: 2m to 5m
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (fast).
Growth Rate of Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Growth Rate of Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (fast).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea frost tolerant?
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Flower?
Does Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Flower?
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ produces masses of vivid purple bracts surrounding small cream flowers through spring, summer and into autumn. The cascading growth habit creates a bold and long-lasting display across walls, fences, hanging baskets and elevated planters.
Does Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Purple
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea an Australian Native Tree?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea an Australian Native Tree?
No
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is Native to South America, where Bougainvillea species originate from tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the Wildlife Value of Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea ?
Its vibrant flowering bracts and small nectar-producing flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the warmer months. The dense climbing structure also provides light shelter and habitat for small birds and insects within garden settings.
How much Sunlight does Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea need?
How much Sunlight does Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea need?
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce flowering performance and lead to root stress. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then allow it to dry slightly between watering as the plant matures.
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Drought Tolerant?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Drought Tolerant?
Is Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish strong growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Purple Cascade’ shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through hot, dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
How To Plant Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea is expected to grow 1m to 2m per year (fast).
Long Term Care For Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Long Term Care For Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea
Planting Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea in Different Soil
Planting Your Bougainvillea ‘Purple Cascade’ – Purple Cascade Bougainvillea in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
