Bougainvillea glabra Hawaiian Gold

Common Name: Hawaiian Gold Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra ‘Hawaiian Gold’)

Description:
Hawaiian Gold Bougainvillea is a fast-growing, evergreen climber celebrated for its spectacular golden-yellow to pale pink-gold papery bracts. In Melbourne’s warm, sunny conditions, it produces abundant clusters of colour from spring through autumn, with flowering often extending into cooler months. This vigorous variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates coastal exposure and dry conditions once established, and rewards with a long-lasting tropical display ideal for pergolas, walls, fences, or large containers. To maintain strong bloom cycles, prune lightly after flowering and water sparingly during dry spells.

Form:

• Climber

• Shrub – Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–6 m

• Width: 2–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

• Blooms much of the year under warm conditions

Flower Colour:

• Golden yellow

• Pale pink‑gold bracts

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots & Containers

• Disease Resistant / Low‑maintenance

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Evergreen

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging when pruned

• Suitable for Espalier

• Suitable for Topiary

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Coastal Hardy

• Thorny (supports its climbing habit)

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic if ingested by humans or pets — may cause irritation; thorns can cause skin discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender – enhances Mediterranean warmth and fragrance

• Salvia – prolongs seasonal colour and pollinator activity

• Agapanthus – offers contrasting strappy foliage

• Dwarf Grevillea – complements with native foliage and attracts local wildlife