Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree | Striking Colours in Green Ceramic Pot
This Bougainvillea Bonsai tree is a true showpiece, bursting with the most vivid scarlet red bracts that resemble delicate paper petals. These brilliant displays aren’t the real flowers at all – the actual blooms are the tiny, creamy-white blossoms tucked within the bracts. The contrast of these papery pink/red hues against glossy green foliage makes for a dramatic, head-turning display.
With its twisty S-Shaped trunk, this bonsai already shows strength and character while holding enormous potential for future refinement. The bright, shiny leaves frame the trunk beautifully, and over time you can continue to shape and develop the tree into an even more spectacular masterpiece.
Tastefully presented in a forest green oval ceramic pot with a matching drip tray, this bonsai radiates elegance and balance.
A Long-Flowering Bougainvillea Bonsai Tree
One of the most exciting features of Bougainvillea is its extraordinarily long flowering season. Under the right conditions, this bonsai can delight you with waves of colourful bracts from spring all the way into late autumn. Few bonsai species can rival its ability to provide such vibrant, lasting colour.
Placement & Care
Bougainvillea thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Place your bonsai in a conservatory, greenhouse, or bright south-facing windowsill, or enjoy it outdoors during the warmer months. Be sure to protect it from frost, as this is a tender species.
Did You Know?
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Bougainvillea was named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, the French explorer who first encountered it in Brazil in the 18th century.
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The “paper-like” bracts evolved to attract pollinators to the small, hidden flowers.
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In tropical climates, Bougainvillea can grow into vast, cascading walls of colour – but here, as a bonsai, it’s a perfectly scaled-down version of that same magic.
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They are symbols of passion, welcome, and peace in many cultures, making them especially meaningful gifts.
Each bonsai comes securely packaged, with our bonsai care handbook included to guide you every step of the way.
Delivery Information
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Free next working day delivery to most UK addresses (order by 3:25pm)
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Choose your delivery date at checkout to suit you
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Weekend delivery and Morning deliveries are available for a small additional charge
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Scottish Highlands, Islands, & Northern Ireland: allow at least 2 working days with a small subsidised surcharge. Every bonsai arrives safely packaged with a printed care guide.
