Bougainvillea Bonsai – Broom Style in 20cm Pot

Bring a splash of Mediterranean colour into your home with this beautiful Bougainvillea bonsai. Presented in an elegant broom style, the tree features a strong, woody trunk supporting a rounded canopy of finely branching growth. Its naturally characterful structure and vibrant display make it an eye-catching addition to any bonsai collection.

Bougainvillea is best known for its brilliantly coloured bracts, which surround its small, delicate flowers. Depending on the individual tree and its stage of development, the bracts may appear in vivid shades of pink, purple, red or orange. Flowering is seasonal and is encouraged by plenty of bright, direct sunlight and consistently warm conditions.

Native to warmer climates, Bougainvillea should be grown indoors in the UK for most of the year. It will thrive on a bright, sunny windowsill or in a heated conservatory, where it can receive several hours of direct sunlight each day. During the warmest summer months, it may be placed outdoors in a sheltered, sunny position, but it must be brought back inside well before temperatures begin to fall.

The broom-style canopy can be maintained through regular pruning during periods of active growth. Bougainvillea responds well to trimming, making it possible to preserve its compact silhouette while gradually developing finer branches and a fuller crown. Its vigorous growth and dramatic colour make it particularly rewarding for growers who enjoy shaping and maintaining their bonsai.

Key Features

• Bougainvillea bonsai in a 20cm bonsai pot
• Attractive broom-style shape with a rounded canopy
• Characterful, woody trunk and naturally branching structure
• Produces colourful seasonal bracts in warm, bright conditions
• Best suited to a very bright, sunny indoor position in the UK
• Can be placed outdoors during settled, warm summer weather
• A striking choice for growers looking for something colourful and distinctive
• Suitable for those with some previous plant or bonsai-care experience

Care Information

Position: Place in the brightest and sunniest position available. A south-facing windowsill or heated conservatory is ideal. Insufficient light may result in weak growth and fewer colourful bracts.

Watering: Water thoroughly whenever the surface of the substrate begins to feel slightly dry. Bougainvillea dislikes remaining constantly wet, so allow excess water to drain freely and never leave the pot standing in water for extended periods.

Temperature: Protect from cold temperatures and frost. Keep the tree in a warm position and away from cold draughts. Avoid placing it immediately beside a radiator, as intense direct heat can dry the tree and substrate very quickly.

Feeding: Apply a suitable bonsai fertiliser regularly throughout the active growing season, following the instructions provided with the feed. Reduce feeding when growth slows during the colder months.

Pruning: Trim back new shoots during active growth to maintain the rounded broom-style canopy. Bougainvillea can produce thorns, so take care when handling and pruning the branches.

Repotting: Repot during the warmer growing season when necessary, using a free-draining bonsai substrate. The roots can be sensitive, so they should be handled carefully and excessive root disturbance should be avoided.

Please note that Bougainvillea naturally changes throughout the year. The amount of foliage, new growth and colourful bracts present will vary according to the season and the individual tree. The bracts are seasonal and may not be visible when your bonsai arrives.

A free care guide is provided with every tree.