Los Banos Beauty
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Bougainvillea 'Los Banos Beauty' is a popular ornamental woody climber known for its frequent, prolonged clusters of double-leaved pink bracts.
OVERVIEW AND ORIGIN
IDENTITY: Derived from Bougainvillea glabra and first reported in 1967 by Dr. J.V. Pancho in the Philippines.
SYNONYMS: Often known as 'Mahara Pink', 'Pink Champagne', 'Pagoda Pink', or 'Double Pink'.
APPEARANCE: Features striking light mauve-purple to rose-pink double bracts that create a full, layered look, often lacking true prominent flowers.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
GROWTH HABIT: Vigorous, autotrophic climbing shrub or woody vine.
FOLIAGE: Smooth, green mature leaves with thorny stems.
FLOWERING CYCLE: Displays long-lasting, prolonged blooming phases throughout warmer months.
CARE AND CULTIVATION
SUNLIGHT: Thrives best in full, direct sun (6 to 8 hours daily) which makes the pink bract colors brighter and more vibrant.
WATERING: Highly drought-tolerant once established; needs deep watering only when the topsoil dries out.
USES: Ideal for container planting, garden trellises, fences, patios, and sunny balconies.