Bougainvillea – Dauphine

Bougainvillea ‘Dauphine’ is a spectacular evergreen bougainvillea variety loved for its masses of vivid deep magenta-purple bracts that create an unforgettable display of colour through the warmer months. Bold, fast-growing, and exceptionally floriferous, this classic variety brings vibrant Mediterranean charm and dramatic impact to South African gardens.

Ideal for covering walls, pergolas, fences, arches, and trellises, Dauphine quickly creates a lush flowering feature and thrives in hot sunny positions with minimal maintenance once established.

Plant Care

Sun:
Full sun is essential for the best flowering performance. The more direct sunlight the plant receives, the heavier the flowering display.

Soil:
Prefers well-drained soil and performs best in moderately fertile conditions. Avoid poorly drained or constantly wet soil.

Water:
Moderate to low once established. Water regularly during establishment, then allow soil to dry slightly between deep waterings. Slightly drier conditions often encourage heavier flowering.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering flushes to maintain shape and encourage branching and repeat blooming. Can be trained as a climber, hedge, espalier, or large sprawling shrub.

Top tip:
Avoid excessive feeding and overwatering, as slightly leaner conditions often produce the best flowering displays.

Specifications

Botanical name: Bougainvillea glabra ‘Dauphine’
Common name: Bougainvillea Dauphine
Growth habit: Vigorous evergreen climber or sprawling shrub
Size: Typically ±3–6 m H × ±2–4 m W depending on support and pruning
Flowering: Masses of deep magenta-purple bracts from spring through autumn, often nearly year-round in warmer regions
Uses: Pergolas, walls, fences, privacy screening, containers, Mediterranean gardens, feature planting

Quick Facts

• Fast-growing evergreen climber with masses of vibrant magenta colour.
• Excellent for pergolas, fences, arches, and sunny walls.
• Drought tolerant once established and ideal for warm South African gardens.
• Long flowering season with spectacular colour and minimal maintenance.