Glossary, Planting & Design
Bougainvillea
Short definition
Bougainvillea is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant flowering climber, widely grown on walls and fences in UAE gardens for its bright papery bracts.
The colour comes from bracts around small white flowers. It flowers best in full sun and when kept a little dry, and it can drop leaves if overwatered or moved.
Why it matters in Dubai
It is one of the most common heat-tolerant plants in Dubai villas. Pruning in late winter keeps it in shape and encourages new flowering growth.