I'm used to seeing bougainvillea climbing tall on a trellis, but the bright pink flowering plant can be just as happy in a container, as this photo from Secret Gardens of Sydney attests. Just make sure to give it lots of direct sunlight, keep it trimmed, and even those of us with the tiniest of gardens can have our own blooming bougainvillea. Next: Browse the work of Sydney-area designers on Houzz

Secret Gardens of Sydney is a creative landscape design firm, and if you are looking for outdoor inspiration, their portfolio is a great place to start. Note how they have repeated the color from the flowers in the foreground in the striped cushions of the outdoor armchair above. I know I will be keeping this tip in mind while updating my porch this spring!

Pink whispers femininity when it is pastel and shouts it when it is bright. A simple pot of vibrant, hot pink blooms makes an entrance that can't be missed.

This beautiful, simple stoneware container raised high above a patio is planted with lovely bougainvillea. Its almost psychedelic color exemplifies perfectly how the simplest of container plantings can be the most effective, no matter the garden style.

Hawaii in a pot. On the Big Island, you see bougainvillea, orginally from South America, everywhere — climbing through trees, as a hedge or ground cover, as a scraggly survivor fluttering purple flashes in a lava field. In California bougainvillea is easy to grow, usually as a vine, but it's sensitive to hard frosts. A great spot is in a container, where you can provide plenty of sun and winter shelter (under an eave may be enough). Plant bougainvillea in a pot now and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties such, as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. When planting, take special care not to break up the root ball — plants are sensitive about this.Botanical name: Bougainvillea, many varietiesUSDA zones: 9 to 11 Water requirement: ModerateLight requirement: Full sunMature size: Vining types can reach 30 feet; compact types, 2 to 6 feet tallGrowing tips: Vines need support to climb; tie branches to a trellis or wall. Prune in spring after the frost. Keep plants bushy by cutting back stringy stems during growing season. For top bloom, keep container soil on the dry side.

4. Create a potful of Hawaii. A number of popular Hawaiian plants make nice container plants for summer patios. Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this.Botanical name: Bougainvillea, many varietiesCommon name: BougainvilleaUSDA zones: 9 to 11 Water requirement: ModerateLight requirement: Full sunMature size: Vining types can reach 30 feet; compact types, 2 to 6 feet tallGrowing tips: For top bloom keep the container soil on the dry side. Vines need support to climb; tie branches to a trellis or wall. Prune in spring after the frost. Keep plants bushy by cutting back stringy stems during the growing season.

California. Plant bougainvillea in a pot now and you can have a showy display by midsummer," writes California garden editor Bill Marken. "It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. When planting, take special care not to break up the root ball — plants are sensitive about this."Get his California March checklist

All the colors!!!

Bouganvillia

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Reminds me of flowers from Positano, Italy

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Container ideas

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Bougainvillea

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Bougainvillea in a pot- would have to get a lot of sun.

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Bougainvillea in container - nice idea

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The bougainvillea

idea for garden patio, dwarf bougainvillea in a pot

Bogenvilla! In a pot!

Miniature Hibiscus

love this

Color around pool

Bongavilla

Bougainvillea in pot

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Plant bougainvillea in a pot now and you can have a showy display by midsummer," writes California garden editor Bill Marken. "It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. When planting, take special care not to break up the root ball — plants are sensitive about this."

MAIL BOX PLANTER BOX

This would certainly liven my dull patio

dwarf boug

Flowers

Short bouganvilla

containers around pool - Bougainvillea

Love the low pot

For Blue Pot in front yard?

BOUGAINVILLEA Hawaii plant

find out about bouginvillea

Bougainvillea. I like the idea of potted plant/shrub on both sides of garage.

bougainvillea

California Bougainvillea

Bugenvilias in the pot

the blend of colour and texture

the blend of colour and texture

Interesting way to "contain" bougainvillea

Bougainvillia

Bougainvillea- Full Sun

Accent pottery

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Bougainvillea

"It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen' -- bonsai-like use of the bougainvillea.

Miniature boganvillia

Flowers

moderate water

hawaii plant

hawaiin flowers that can grow in other climates

Compact and color

Love the color

What kind of flower?

Pretty

Try for patio

for patio

add to painting as item

The pot

Bougainvillea in container

Bougaivinnea

maceta con bouganvilia

color of flowers

Thats Boganvilla! didnt know it would grow in a pot!

Potted

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good idea

so pretty

love the idea

Love this idea!

Bougainvilliers

very pretty vibrant color

Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this. Botanical name: Bougainvillea, many varieties Common name: Bougainvillea USDA zones: 9 to 11 Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: Vining types can reach 30 feet; compact types, 2 to 6 feet tall Growing tips: For top bloom keep the container soil on the dry side. Vines need support to climb; tie branches to a trellis or wall. Prune in spring after the frost. Keep plants bushy by cutting back stringy stems during the growing season.

Create a potful of Hawaii. A number of popular Hawaiian plants make nice container plants for summer patios. Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this.

bougainvillea

POP OF COLOR

Jardín-terraza

Nice pic

color

Yes, contain this pesky plant in a large pot!

Bougainvilla in pot a good idea if it will grow...maybe miniature?

Plants

Planter bougainvillea

plant in a pot

Bouganvillea and pot

Gotta so one of these in a pot.

Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen' bouganvillea

Bougainvillea

4. Create a potful of Hawaii. A number of popular Hawaiian plants make nice container plants for summer patios. Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this.

Bougainvillia

grew up with bougainvillea,i need to plant some in pots this summer

Bougainvillea in pot, plant in early spring, do not break ball of roots

splash of colour in a pot

Get a SMALL one

good idea for pots

Colour

flowers in pots outside

Bougainvillea for Laura

bougainvillea in a pot

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hawaiian flowers in container in backyard

bouganvillia in a pot. Choose a compact variety like 'Singapore Pink' or 'Temple Fire'

Bougainvillea in a container. Like!

Love the color and that it's tropical.

an idea for our deck

Bougainvillea. Use compact varieties: Singapore Pink, Temple Fire, or Purple Queen

so sweet for outdoor patio

garden idea's

The flowers in a container instead of being on a vine or trelis.

This another possibility I don't want to lose track of. Very pretty in a container; does well in my area, especially if you buy from one of our locals, liked Hooked on Plants.

Love the idea in a pot they can get out of hand and run

garden

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea in pots

compact varieties of bougainvillea singapore pink Temple fire or purple queen

the plants

potted pland Boufainvillea

Pot/flower

compact varieties: singapore pink, temple fire, purple queen

Low pot height and color

great colour

bougainvillea

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Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this. Botanical name: Bougainvillea, many varieties Common name: Bougainvillea USDA zones: 9 to 11 Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: Vining types can reach 30 feet; compact types, 2 to 6 feet tall Growing tips: For top bloom keep the container soil on the dry side. Vines need support to climb; tie branches to a trellis or wall. Prune in spring after the frost. Keep plants bushy by cutting back stringy stems during the growing season.

Adding color to outdoor spaces

Bougainvillea

Centerpiece

gotta do this!!!

flowering pots

Hawaii container plant idea

color, bouquet

Plants

for centerpiece

A number of popular Hawaiian plants make nice container plants for summer patios. Bougainvillea grows quickly in a container and can be moved indoors or into shelter for the winter. Plant it in a pot in spring and you can have a showy display by midsummer. It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. Take special care when planting not to break up the root ball — bougainvillea is sensitive about this. Botanical name: Bougainvillea, many varieties Common name: Bougainvillea USDA zones: 9 to 11 Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: Vining types can reach 30 feet; compact types, 2 to 6 feet tall Growing tips: For top bloom keep the container soil on the dry side. Vines need support to climb; tie branches to a trellis or wall. Prune in spring after the frost. Keep plants bushy by cutting back stringy stems during the growing season.

COMPACT SIZE AND COLOR

Trinitaria en tiesto.

bougainvillea - compact variety

Color/plant

bougainvillea on an earthen pot

Indoor/Outdoor

bouganvillea compact for planters "singapore pink", "temple fire", "purple queen"

potted plant

Peaceful

pot

Love pot and plant

The color is very vibrant.

Beautiful!

vaso

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bouganville plant now for summer

It's best to choose one of the compact varieties, such as 'Singapore Pink', 'Temple Fire' or 'Purple Queen'. When planting, take special care not to break up the root ball — plants are sensitive about this."

love the pot very pot, it goes well with any kind of plants

Make garden very colorful

Bougainvillea in a pot

Beautiful..put around to hide filters for pool

bougainvillea

Potted plants

Compact color

plant pots on a table etc

Creeping good idea inpots

Detail

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Container Planting

Plant

bougainvillea

Low round big planters

Pot and plant

Love the pretty pink flowers

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Love bougainvillea

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Contained bougainvillea

gorgeous!!!! must do

Didn't know bougainvillea could be potted.... Love this

Bougonvelia bowl

love the colour